France

Cairanne

Medium

Cork

White

Loïc Massart established his organic winery Les Chemins de Sève as recently as 2013; his progress has been rapid, and he’s now among the best producers in Cairanne. His white Opale can be impressively long-lived, but it also drinks well young. It’s a blend of 40% Roussanne, 30% Clairette and 30% Grenache Blanc that’s aged in a mix of oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. Try it with fish, white meats, goat’s cheese or choucroute. Matt Walls: Rich, smooth, voluptuous, with lovely ripe and rich apricot and pear fruit, leading to a long finish flecked with oak spice. Heather Dougherty: A nice waxy texture and mandarin zest tang alongside the yellow plum fruit. The finish combines a creamy sweetness with a refreshing bitter note. Alexandre Freguin: Great solar profile. A pretty, engaging nose with a hint of petrol. Ripe Roussanne character. A generous wine, great regional expression.

Clairette

Roussanne

Grenache Blanc

Les Chemins de Sève, Opale, Cairanne, Rhône, France, 2023

Loïc Massart established his organic winery Les Chemins de Sève as recently as 2013; his progress has been rapid, and he’s now a

Les Chemins de Sève, Opale, Cairanne, Rhône, France, 2023

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