In the glass
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
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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
- 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.