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Now Viewing: Domaine Becassonne Winery
The Cotes du Rhone is home of the some of the world's greatest wines and wine values and leading the way in this exceptional region is Andre Brunel. Andre is considered by many to be one of the area's top vignerons because of his spectacular work at his Chateauneuf du Pape estate, Les Cailloux. But it is his prowess at his two other estates, Domaine Andre Brunel and Domaine de la Becassonne, that cement his reputation as the premier producer in the Cotes du Rhone appellation. Domaine de la Becassonne is a small estate that is solely dedicated to producing white wine. This is unusual as ninety percent of this vast region's output is red wine. Andre started this estate in 1978. He planted Becassonne with the best varietals of the appellation, Roussanne, Clairette Blanc and Grenache Blanc. In the vineyards the vines are pruned for low yields of about 40 hectolitres per hectare and harvest separately as they achieve maximum ripeness. Fermentation is done in temperature controlled stainless steel to retain each varietals bright fruit tones. It is bottled early in March for freshness and vibrancy. It is always considered among the region's finest Cotes du Rhone Blancs.
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