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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: white peach, honeysuckle, sea salt, lemon
Palate: stone fruit, salty mineral, lees creaminess, fresh
La Clape white of La Negly named for the Mediterranean breeze; Bourboulenc-led blend with Roussanne and Marsanne capturing the coastal salinity.
What it pairs with
- Oysters and lemon Bourboulenc's saline character matches Mediterranean oysters.More wines for oysters →
- Grilled sea bream The wine's salt and lemon palate carry white fish.More wines for fish →
- Provencal aioli platter Mineral salinity supports the garlic mayo and steamed vegetables.
History
La Brise Marine is the La Clape white of La Negly, named for the marine breeze that cools the coastal massif. Bourboulenc-led blend that captures the salinity of the seaside terroir.
- 2008First vintage of La Brise Marine
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau La Negly · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Marsanne
- Classification
- AOC La Clape
- Oak
- stainless steel and brief barrique
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 18-26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about La Brise Marine
What does Negly La Brise Marine taste like?
White peach, honeysuckle, sea salt and lemon on the nose; stone fruit, salty mineral, lees creaminess and a fresh finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity.
When should I drink Negly La Brise Marine?
Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 20 minutes in carafe; the wine reaches its peak at 3-5 years.
What grapes are in La Brise Marine?
Bourboulenc (the La Clape signature variety) with Roussanne and Marsanne from coastal vineyards.
What food pairs with Negly La Brise Marine?
Oysters and lemon is the canonical pairing; Bourboulenc's saline character matches Mediterranean oysters. Grilled sea bream and Provencal aioli platter are equally strong matches.
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