Bronzinelle Blanc by Château Saint Martin de la Garrigue

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, honeysuckle, fennel, toasted almond

Palate: pear, yellow apple, saline lift, creamy mid-palate

Six-grape Languedoc white from Saint Martin; partial barrel-fermentation builds textural depth. Retail around €14-20 across French independents.

What it pairs with

Roast chicken with truffle butter
Toasted almond and creamy mid-palate meet truffle and brown butter.
Seafood paella
Saline lift and white peach echo the dish's coastal flavours.
Aged Comté
Honeysuckle and toasted almond find harmony with mature Comté.

History

Bronzinelle Blanc is a special cuvée from Saint Martin's white grape selection (the estate plants 8 white varieties); partial barrel-fermentation adds textural depth.

1998: Bronzinelle Blanc bottled as estate Languedoc white

Facts

Producer: Château Saint Martin de la Garrigue · visiting guide
Grapes: Marsanne (46%), Grenache Blanc (20%), Roussanne (12%), Picpoul (10%), Viognier (7%), Terret (5%)
Classification: AOC Languedoc
Oak: Partial barrel-fermentation; lees stirring
ABV: 13.5%
Price: €14-20 at retail
Drinking window: 2-7 from vintage
First vintage: 1998
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Bronzinelle Blanc

What does Bronzinelle Blanc taste like?

White peach, honeysuckle, fennel and toasted almond on the nose; pear, yellow apple, saline lift and creamy mid-palate on the palate. Medium-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink Bronzinelle Blanc?

Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage at 10-12 degrees Celsius. Partial barrel ageing gives longevity.

What food pairs with Bronzinelle Blanc?

Roast chicken with truffle butter is the canonical match; seafood paella and aged Comté also work well.

What grapes are in Bronzinelle Blanc?

46% Marsanne, 20% Grenache Blanc, 12% Roussanne, 10% Picpoul, 7% Viognier, 5% Terret - six varieties from Saint Martin's white plots.

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