2010 年的 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 由 100% 的 Roussanne 在木桶中釀制而成。它呈現(xiàn)淡淡的金黃色，散發(fā)出蠟燭、玫瑰香水、荔枝核和杏仁醬的馥郁香氣。這款豐郁、粘稠的白葡萄酒只有 4,500 箱。自從這家公司創(chuàng)始人 Charles Brotte 的孫子 Laurent Brotte 在 2000 年接管公司以來，他就一直致力于大幅度提高酒的品質。此外，杰出的 Philippe Cambie 是該公司的顧問。

The 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape blanc is a blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Clairette aged in tank (70%) and new oak (30%). It is not put through malolactic fermentation in order to preserve its freshness and acidity. It is a full-bodied, crisp, floral, dry white offering hints of honey, white peaches, white currants and flowers. The wine possesses excellent texture, impressive purity and length, and should drink nicely for several years. The Brotte family was among one of the first to estate bottle Chateauneuf du Papes in the early 1930s. Over recent years, under the guidance of Laurent Brotte, the grandson of the founder, Charles Brotte, quality has improved dramatically. Additionally, they have brought in the renowned consultant, Philippe Cambie. Brotte is still best known for their non-vintage, solera blend of Chateauneuf du Pape called La Fiole, which is a huge commercial success. The quality is very good in spite of the phoney dust or the twisted and bent bottle. All of the wines I recently tasted with Laurent Brotte are classy, well-made, high quality efforts. Brotte seems to go largely unnoticed in the American market, but that should change based on what they have been accomplishing over recent vintages. Various American importers based on the state in which you live: www.brotte.com

An excellent range of wines from Brotte starts with their 2008 Chateauneuf du Pape blanc, a blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Clairette. It offers lots of honeyed citrus and poached pear characteristics in an elegant, flavorful style with excellent fruit, equilibrium, and appeal. Enjoy it over the next 2-3 years. In top vintages such as 2007, three cuvees of Chateauneuf du Pape are produced, all of which performed even better from bottle than they did last year. Various American importers: www.brotte.com

The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape blanc, a blend of 50% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne, and the rest Bourboulenc and a few other varietals, possesses lovely fruit, zesty acidity, and beautiful aromatics. Enjoy it over the next year. This negociant firm has become increasingly reliable for a bevy of southern Rhone wines, including these Chateauneuf du Papes and Cotes du Rhones.Various American importers; www.brotte.com