Château Rives-Blanques
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Château Rives-Blanques 2005 Cuvée de l'Odyssée Chardonnay (Limoux)
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- $15
This is a terrific Chardonnay from Limoux, an area more typically known for its Blanquette (which uses the Mauzac grape) but certainly not limited to it. It’s a ripe and rich wine, loaded with aromas of red apple, nectarine pit, and almond milk. The mouth shows a bit more vibrancy with flavors of lime essence backed by honeydew. Round and fantastically balanced…
— L.B.
(3/1/2009)
Château Rives-Blanques 2008 Dédicace Chenin Blanc (Limoux)
- Editors' Choice
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- $20
This 100% Chenin Blanc is a beautiful exaple of what the variety can express: soft florals loaded with garrigue notes alongside tropical fruit aromas of mango, guava and pineapple. It’s vibrant in the mouth, with moderate acidity and a lifting backbone of lemon verbena. The finish lingers gracefully, and overall the wine is ripe and attractive without being sweet…
— L.B.
(3/1/2011)
Château Rives-Blanques 2010 Odyssée Chardonnay (Limoux)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
A stunning white with superb balance and layer upon layer of aromas and flavors. An expressive white-flower note accents the solid backbone of ripe red apple and firm nectarine fruit. The medium-weight palate is slightly creamy but not overdone, with hints of toast, sweet spice and almond-flavored nuttiness that unfold on the finish.
— L.B.
(6/1/2012)
Château Rives-Blanques 2008 Odyssée Chardonnay (Limoux)
- $20
With a crisp nose of brisk green apple accented by lime rind and yellow florals, this is a beautiful Limoux Chard with great expression. Mineral notes drive the palate, with ripe apple and lime juice flavors lingering through the softly spiced finish.
— L.B.
(7/1/2011)
Château Rives-Blanques 2006 Brut Sparkling (Blanquette de Limoux)
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- $12
More full and developed characteristics than other Blanquettes, boasting aromas of buttery toast and butterscotch among fruity nuances of red apple skins and tangerine supremes. The round, lush mouth conjures more of the same with a nice citrus backbone and a long, tasty finish.
— L.B.
(11/1/2009)
Château Rives-Blanques 2008 Brut Sparkling (Blanquette de Limoux)
- $20
This Blanquette (made with 90% Mauzac) offers a bouquet full of bright crisp red apple and melon core. The texture is creamy with fine bubbles and medium acidity, and the palate is loaded with satisfying sweet citrus rind and toasty brioche flavors. Drink now.
— L.B.
(5/1/2011)
Château Rives-Blanques 2007 Vintage Rosé Brut Sparkling (Crémant de Limoux)
- $23
This vintage rosé, made with 57% Chardonnay, 28% Chenin Blanc, 10% Mauzac and 5% Pinot Noir, is a perfect match for tomato-cream sauce dishes or insalata Caprese. Delicate toast adds depth to the dainty strawberry and apple notes, with a touch of sweet spice unfolding on the finish. Drink up.
— L.B.
(5/1/2011)
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