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NV Clairette de Die Brut

Achard-Vincent
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A narrow route nationale follows the meandering Drôme River east from where it flows into the Rhône, flanked on either side by hills and eventually small mountains—a precursor to the mighty Alpine peaks found not too far away. The local specialty here is Clairette de Die, a somewhat sweet Muscat crafted via the méthode Dioise ancestrale, which supposedly outdates the production of all other sparkling wines. This brut bottling, however, is a dry wine made exclusively from Clairette, crafted by the méthode traditionnelle that is also used in Champagne. With refreshing citrus and a hint of honeysuckle on the nose followed by a delicious-with-anything palate, this minerally sparkler ensures palate stimulation with every sip.

Anthony Lynch

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Technical Information
Wine Type: sparkling
Vintage: NV
Bottle Size: 750mL
Blend: Clairette
Appellation: Clairette de Die
Country: France
Region: Southern Rhône
Producer: Domaine Achard-Vincent
Winemaker: Jean Pierre & Thomas Achard
Vineyard: 35 years average, 12 ha total
Soil: Limestone, Marl, Scree
Farming: Biodynamic (certified)
Alcohol: 12%

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Sampling wine out of the barrel.

When buying red Burgundy, I think we should remember:

1. Big wines do not age better than light wine.
2. A so-called great vintage at the outset does not guarantee a great vintage for the duration.
3. A so-called off vintage at the outset does not mean the wines do not have a brilliant future ahead of them.
4. Red Burgundy should not taste like Guigal Côte-Rôtie, even if most wine writers wish it would.
5. Don’t follow leaders; watch yer parking meters.

Inspiring Thirst, page 174

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