Romain Duvernay Cotes du Rhone Blanc
75 cl
/
13% Vol
Made from Grenache, Roussanne, and Viognier the Cote du Rhone blanc from Duvernay is exotic and fresh. The palate has a creamy texture and superb balance with a vibrant acidity and spicy finish. Pairs very well with seafood, white meats, salads, and risottos.
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose has pronounced, exotic aromas of lychee and mango.
Palate
The palate has a creamy texture, with good weight in the mid-palate. The finish is fresh with spicy notes.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier
Alcohol %
13%
Country
France
Region/AOC
Rhone Valley
Vintage
2018
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Drink now, or within 5 years
Food Matching
Food Matching
White meats, seafood, salads, aperitif.
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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