Belle Rebelle Mariëtte Pinot blanc 2021

Belle Rebelle Mariëtte Pinot blanc 

Kleur: volgeel
Geur: open, chique, vanille, tropisch fruit, zoete meloen, noten
Smaak: rijp steenfruit, gedroogde abrikoos, citroen en grapefruit, lange complexe afdronk
Houdbaar: nu op dronk, zal tot eind 2027 lekker blijven
Lekker bij: groene curry, paella, mosselen, stevige witvis, gevogelte met rijke saus, zachte stinkkazen.

Mariëtte:
A pale straw colour with a bright golden tinge. Soft fig and tropical fruit aromas such as melon and pear on the nose, as well as a lightly wooded elegance with undertones of almonds and nuttiness. The palate is loaded with stone fruit, dried apricot and a hint of ripe lemons, which culminate in a crisp acidity and long finish. A truly well balanced beauty that makes this a winemakers’ selection.

Being such an interesting wine with out of the ordinary flavours this wine will be a chefs’ dream pairing. Thai green curry, rich matured cheeses with figs and nuts will suit the almond, nutty aftertaste. Full flavoured seafood dishes like paella, creamy mussels or kingklip will be irresistible combinations.

Platter’s **** / 86/100
From 31 year old vines, rare bottling of this variety. 2021 shows good typicity with pear & honey, barrel ferment adds toffee & caramel hints. Just-dry styling (5.2 g/L sugar) adds breadth but more intensity needed throughout to match 2020 (4.5 stars, 91 pts)’s appeal.