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Belle Côte 2020

Vin de France

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  • Gold, Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2021

An exciting crisp white mostly from vineyards next door to ultra trendy Picpoul de Pinet, close to the Med. Using the native varieties of southern France, plus a portion from Gaillac for zippy freshness, it has creamy ripeness with a citrus zing.

An exciting crisp white mostly from vineyards next door to ultra trendy Picpoul de Pinet, close to the Med. Using the native varieties of southern France, plus a portion from Gaillac for zippy freshness, it has creamy ripeness with a citrus zing.

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Tasting notes

Very crisp, delicate stone fruit with a hint of sea freshness

Aroma

Lemony, wet stones, with nectarine and creamy peach 

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Belle Côte 2020

More information

  • 12.0% ABV
  • 9.0 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2023

Buyer Mark Hoddy was looking for a fresh, characterful white that would showcase the exciting native varieties of southern France. The ones that most of us have never heard of – Loin de l’Oeil and Terret – plus better known Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier and so on. Grapes with abundant personality. He worked with highly respected winemakers Serge Dubois and Francis Terral, using grapes largely from a vineyard close to trendy Picpoul de Pinet (the wine that’s sprung onto every wine bar and restaurant list), plus a small portion from Gaillac in the southwest. It’s a beautifully balanced white with the creamy white peach fruit you expect from Picpoul, along with the bright citrusy zip of Gaillac. A refreshing glass solo or with lighter dishes.

"Excellent white wine. Simply delicious. Too much so in our case!" Online Review
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