Full on, rich Rousanne from the southern Rhone. This is the mid range white from the Mas Neuf estate and as such, can be considered a little brother to the outstanding Armonio Blanc. It might not have quite the level of richness and intensity that wine offers, but it is REALLY close and at half the price, it really offers fantastic value! The rich silkiness is spot on and the oak very well balanced. This is a great food wine and we love it!

CHARACTERISTICS

A golden yellow in the glass, the nose gives aqromas of citrus (lemon and orange peel), floral notes, including honeysuckle and also a little vanilla. The mouth is full, rich and waxy with citrus flavors dominating and a creamy butteriness, giving way to long, intense finish. There is excellent balance here and an expectation that it will age beautifully, gaining further complexity over the next 3-5 years. It is a food wine which would match game dishes and also hard cheeses very well.

THE WINERY

Luc Baudet took over this run down estate in 2000 with a little help from investor friends. Originating from the south of France, he did not have a background in wine; however he did study Agronomy with a specialisation for food science and always had a passion for food, tastes and scents. An early career with an Irish Whisky company and further roles with global food and wine companies led him progressively towards wanting to do his own thing. Mas Neuf offered a great opportunity with established vines, classic “gallets” vineyards like Chateauneuf du Pape and being very close to the sea in the very south of the Rhone, a much cooler average temperature, ensuring a longer growing season, more opportunity for grape variety and less over-ripeness. Strict yield control and pursuit of quality in the cellar has led to Mas Neuf now producing some of the highest rated wines in the region, as well as some of the most unusual.

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