Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Château de Nages – “Héritage Blanc” 2023
Costières de Nîmes AOP – Rhône Valley – France 🇫🇷

Overview
A Southern Rhône-style white blend composed of 60% Grenache Blanc, 25% Clairette, 10% Roussanne, and 5% Viognier. The Grenache Blanc drives a juicy, approachable core, while the supporting varieties add aromatic lift and texture. The 2023 vintage shows freshness, balance, and easy drinkability.

Aromas & Flavors
Light floral notes, white peach, ripe pear, and subtle exotic fruit. A gentle aromatic lift adds a soft perfumed touch.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with a smooth, juicy texture. Well-balanced, with a clean, refreshing finish and good integration across the palate.

Food Pairings
White meats, creamy sauces, grilled chicken, goat cheese, and Mediterranean-style dishes.

Verdict
A well-balanced, crowd-friendly Rhône white that overdelivers on approachability while maintaining enough complexity to stay interesting.

🍷 Did You Know?
Costières de Nîmes benefits from Mediterranean influences, helping preserve freshness and acidity in traditionally warm-climate Rhône blends. — 7 days ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

Surprisingly good. — 2 years ago

Sylvie schryburt

9.8

Oh… là on parle! Une belle robe jaune doré, léger pétillant, belle acidité, bien balancer, mielleux, abricot, rose, pommes verte. Superbe. LCBO $28, je l’ai eu en spécial $21! — 3 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.3

Château de Nages – JT Blanc 2023
Costières de Nîmes AOC, Rhône Valley, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A Rhône white blend crafted in honor of Joseph Torres, the estate’s founder, who believed great wines begin with sourcing the finest vineyards. The blend for the 2023 vintage is 60% Roussanne, 25% Clairette, 12% Viognier, and 6% Grenache Blanc — a textbook southern Rhône composition balancing aromatic richness with Mediterranean freshness. Fun note: Costières de Nîmes is the southernmost Rhône appellation, influenced by both Rhône structure and Mediterranean breezes.

Aromas & Flavors
Lively and expressive, with ripe peach, apricot, and pear leading the way, framed by citrus zest, acacia, and delicate white flowers. Subtle notes of honeycomb and almond add a creamy undertone, while Viognier contributes its exotic lift.

Mouthfeel
Medium- to full-bodied, rounded yet fresh, the 2023 shows vibrant acidity from Clairette and Grenache Blanc, balanced by the richer texture of Roussanne. The finish is long, mineral-driven, and delicately nutty.

Winemaking Notes
Partial barrel aging on Roussanne adds texture and depth, while the rest remains fresh and fruit-driven. The philosophy is finesse over power, highlighting terroir transparency and balance.

Food Pairing
Brilliant with Mediterranean-inspired dishes like grilled seabass with herbs, roasted chicken, or ratatouille. Also pairs beautifully with lobster, scallops, or alpine cheeses such as Comté and Tomme.

Verdict
The 2023 JT Blanc once again proves why Château de Nages is a leader in Costières de Nîmes. Complex yet refreshing, it delivers Rhône character with Mediterranean charm — a wine to enjoy now or hold for a few years. Cheers! — 8 months ago

Byron C Mayes

8.9

100% Grenache Blanc. Near clear straw gold with fine bubbles and persistent white mousse. Stony white cherry on the inviting nose. Mineral, green apple, and white cherry on the medium palate. Firm acidity, of course, and a lengthy though faint finish. A novelty now; a staple later. Ingenious vinting of White Grenache as a zero dosage, extra brut bubbly. This should easily be on everyone's mid-range sparkling list for brunch or a dinner starter. Drink when you buy it, of course. — 3 years ago

Michael gayle

9.5

Drinks like $100. Over-Chill and decant for 1.5 hours. Worth the wait. — 5 years ago

Meghan C

8.9

Last night. — 2 years ago

your mom

8.9

Very good. Will buy again — 2 years ago

Jayna Fontenot

8.9

Rose gold in color. Smells like the beach, but not in a bad way..? Apricot, salt water and bright red fruit on the nose. Taste is pleasantly dry, but has a funk that probably wouldn't be there were this rosé properly chilled. Want to try again after it's super cold. — 3 years ago

Rebecca Graham

9.0

Black fruits. Garrigue. Not complex. Needs air at first. Delicious with chicken and with lamb. Very dry. — 5 years ago