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Wine Description
The Story
Blancaneaux was first produced in 1999 as a partner to Inglenook's flagship red wine Rubicon. Blancaneaux is a blend of three estate-grown white Rhône varieties. Marsanne and Roussanne contribute body and minerality, while Viognier adds intense aromas of tropical fruit.
These varieties are grown in vineyard blocks that enjoy full morning sun but are in the cooling shadow of Mount St. John by mid-afternoon.
Wine Information
Blend: 40% Viognier, 37% Roussanne, 23% Marsanne
Winemaking: 8 months sur lies (48% Stainless Steel, 28% New French Oak and 24% Neutral French Oak.)
The 2022 vintage unfolded gracefully as the soil retained moisture from early rains. The reduced need for extensive irrigation resulted in healthy canopies followed by early bloom and veraison. Mild July temperatures and classically cool Napa Valley Summer nights preserved the freshness and...
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Average Bottle Price
| 2022 |
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| 60€ |
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