Knowing my dinner was going to consist of earthy risotto and seared scallops, I perused the wine isle looking for something that would not only pair perfectly with the food, but add flavor during cooking.
The outcome .. A "2011 M. Chapoutier 'Belleruche' Cotes du Rhone" vin blanc. The eye is pale yellow to clear and the nose is a wonderful bouquet of citrus fruit – tangerine, grapefuit, and stone fruit, apricots, with hints of hawthorn, white flowers, plus a sachet of sweet flowering herbs and a dash of anise.
The fruit flavors carry over onto the palate which is quite rounded, nearly fat which gives way to medium strong acidity. There is a healthy finish accentuated by a bit of bitterness and astringency.
Belleruche Vin Blanc is a blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Bourboulenc grape varietals.
One of the things that impressed me the most had to be the finish, very elegant and drawn out.
*under $15
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