Boutinot Argiles Blanches Cairanne White

Tasting Notes Boutinot Argiles Blanches Cairanne Blanc 

Boutinot Argiles Blanches Cairanne blanc has fresh fruit and floral aromas mixed with spicy and smoky notes. A versatile wine, distinctive, full-bodied, fresh, fruity, and mineral.

Wine & Food Pairing

Very suitable as an aperitif, with summer salads and light fish and chicken dishes. Also delicious with North African poultry and fish dishes with roasted fruit such as stewed quince.

Additional information

Argiles Blanches means: Clay rich in limestone. The wine ferments in large oak foudres of 300 and 400 litres, partly new and partly 4 years old. The wine's aroma and taste are reminiscent of a fine white Burgundy. The wine is produced in a small batch and is only available in limited quantities.

Traditional grape varieties from the Rhône region are used for this wine: Grenache Blanc, Clairette, and Roussanne grapes. The Clairette provides extra freshness.

These grape varieties are grown in vineyards with many large pebbles among the vines. These so-called "galets" have a special function. During the day, they absorb the warm sunlight, which they then release back to the vines at night. These vines can get quite cold due to the Mistral wind.

Paul Boutinot has joined the illustrious group of the “Rhône Riders”. With Eric Monnin (Boutinot’s French winemaker) by his side, they storm the southern villages of the Côtes du Rhône in their search for the perfect terroir.

Awards/distinctions

James Suckling - 90 points (2023)