2018 Yangarra Roux Beaute Roussanne [JS95][WE93]

Producer: Yangarra  
Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia  
Varietal: Roussanne    
Year: 2018 

James Suckling, 95 Points 

"This complex, intensely flavored roussanne has such seamlessly layered style with a sense of purity and lightness. The stone-fruit, mineral and fresh-cream aromas are tinged with lemon rind and fresh butter. The palate has fine-grained texture with a sleek, fresh delivery of peaches and lemons. Smooth-honed with a long finish. Super. From organically grown grapes. Drink over the next six years. Screw cap." 

Wine Enthusiast, 93 Points 

"Winemaker Pete Fraser's passion for Rhône varieties shines bright on this wild-fermented Roussanne, which is aged in ceramic eggs with half of the fruit on skins for several months. The nose is an expressive mix of orchard blossoms and citrus peel with a hint of honey, beeswax and a cool stone character often seen in “egg” wines. The palate also has a beeswax feel about it both in flavor and texture. Pale gold, it's round and rich but buoyed by crunchy acidity. A characterful detour for Chardonnay lovers." 

Alcohol: 13.5%  

Organic grapes 

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