3 editor-picked estates growing Bourboulenc in Rhone Valley.
Where to taste Bourboulenc in Rhone Valley: the estates that grow it, how the region expresses the grape, and how to book a visit.
The Brunier family estate on the La Crau plateau, one of Chateauneuf-du-Pape's most consistent properties, farming the stony galets roulees terrain.
Tasting: Tasting room open Monday to Friday; appointment for groups
Signature wines: vieux-telegraphe-la-crau, vieux-telegraphe-la-crau-blanc
Tip: The La Crau plateau stones absorb heat and radiate it at night, defining the opulent fruit of Vieux Telegraphe.
Tavel domaine producing the reference rose of the appellation, the Dame Rousse, alongside Lirac red and white and a Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Tasting: Tasting room open at the domaine in Tavel; appointment preferred
Signature wines: mordoree-dame-rousse-tavel, mordoree-reine-des-bois-lirac-rouge
Tip: La Dame Rousse is the reference Tavel rose; structured enough to age 3-5 years.
Tavel reference estate producing one of the most consistent and elegant Tavel roses, farming the galets plateau.
Tasting: Tasting room open at the chateau in Tavel; Monday to Saturday
Signature wines: aqueria-tavel, aqueria-lirac-rouge