{"product_id":"famille-isabel-ferrando-2023-cuvee-speciale-vieilles-clairettes-chateauneuf-du-pape-blanc-1-5l-magnum","title":"Famille Isabel Ferrando 2023 Cuvée Spéciale Vieilles Clairettes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc (1.5L Magnum) Rhone Valley France","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-end=\"4862\" data-start=\"4795\"\u003e“Only produced in 1.5L Magnum – approx. 800 bottles worldwide.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eFamille Isabel Ferrando 2023 Cuvée Spéciale Vieilles Clairettes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Magnum (1.5L)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most rare and distinctive white wines produced in the Southern Rhône. Crafted by renowned winemaker \u003cstrong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eIsabel Ferrando\u003c\/strong\u003e, this exceptional cuvée showcases the elegance, freshness, and longevity of \u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eold-vine Clairette\u003c\/strong\u003e from the historic Saint-Préfert estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eProduced exclusively in \u003cstrong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e1.5 liter Magnum bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine is designed for extended aging and optimal evolution. With only \u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eapproximately 800 magnums produced\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a true \u003cstrong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"995\"\u003ecollector’s wine\u003c\/strong\u003e and one of the most unique white Châteauneuf-du-Pape bottlings available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eSourced from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eQuartier des Serres\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most sun-drenched areas in the appellation, the vines—planted as early as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e1940\u003c\/strong\u003e—grow in soils composed of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003erounded river stones, gravel, sand, and blue clay\u003c\/strong\u003e. This terroir imparts both richness and remarkable mineral tension to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eMade from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e100% old-vine Clairette (including rare pink Clairette variants)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cuvée expresses a refined and saline style of Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, emphasizing precision, freshness, and terroir-driven complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage reveals a layered aromatic profile of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003ewhite flowers, fennel, citrus peel, lychee, and candied pineapple\u003c\/strong\u003e, with hints of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eginger, lime, and toasted bread\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, the wine is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003erich yet energetic\u003c\/strong\u003e, with remarkable structure, vibrant acidity, and a long, mineral-driven finish marked by subtle notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003ebitter almond and saline freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eFermented with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e and aged with meticulous care, this wine embodies Isabel Ferrando’s philosophy of producing wines that balance power with finesse, while allowing the terroir to speak clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"iszjxz\" data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold with bright reflections\u003cbr 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