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Domaine Saint-André de Figuière 2006 Réserve Delphine Rolle (Côtes de Provence)
- $27
Made entirely from Rolle, with a portion fermented in 300-liter demimuids, this slightly oily, honeyed wine features hints of toast, almond and anise to go with ripe stone fruit and grapefruit flavors. Long on the finish.
— J.C.
(7/1/2008)
Domaine Saint-André de Figuière 2007 Vieilles Vignes Rolle (Côtes de Provence)
- $22
A nice example of 100% Rolle (Vermentino), this boasts plenty of melon and pink grapefruit aromas and flavors, marrying roundness and ripeness with freshness and focus. A touch of almost chalky mineraility comes in on the finish.
— J.C.
(7/1/2008)
Château Margüi 2007 Rolle (Coteaux Varois)
- $27
This wine is entirely barrel-fermented and aged, and it shows in its toasty, smoky aromas and rich texture. Touches of honey, peach and melon testify to the ripeness of the fruit, which is 90% Rolle, 10% Ugni Blanc. Despite the wine’s richness, it retains its focus, picking up a bit of chalky minerality on the finish.
— J.C.
(7/1/2008)
Mas de la Dame 2007 La Stèle Blanc Rolle (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence)
- $22
Despite showing plenty of richness on the palate, this blend of 80% Rolle and 20% Clairette also shows ample freshness and acidity. Apricot, almond and melon flavors are broad yet focused, folding in citrusy notes on the long finish.
— J.C.
(7/1/2008)
Château Miraval 2005 Rolle (Coteaux Varois)
Even 2 1/2 years after the vintage, this is fresh and citrusy, easily balancing its heft and broad pear and pineapple flavors. Hints of pine resin and lemon give it just enough complexity. Drink now.
— J.C.
(7/1/2008)
Château des Annibals 2007 La Jouvencelle Rolle (Coteaux Varois)
- $23
This blend of 90% Rolle and 10% Ugni Blanc was a bit tight and hard-edged when tasted, but should be opening up by this summer. It’s tropically fruity, even showing a hint of banana to go with pineapple fruit.
— J.C.
(7/1/2008)
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