Calmel & Joseph Clairette Languedoc 2022

A brilliant straw yellow. The Clairette grape has a very particular expression on the nose, with marked citrus notes such as bergamot lemon, lime, and bitter orange, but also orchard fruit such as pear and peach, with toasted bread, vanilla and orange blossom. The first palate is beautifully elegant with pear, pineapple and spices such as white pepper and a touch of curry, finishing on toasted notes, fresh cream and gingerbread. The tannins are powerful, but smooth, polished, and very pure. Clairette is an appellation that is flourishing and producing great white wines with enormous ageing potential.