Château Paquette, 'Forum Julii Blanc', 2024, Côtes De Provence (AOC)

Château Paquette, 'Forum Julii Blanc', 2024, Côtes De Provence (AOC)'One Liner' A bright, Mediterranean white with citrus, exotic fruit and a fresh, lightly savoury finish. Tasting Note Pale gold in the glass. The nose is open and expressive, with exotic fruit, citrus and a gentle herbal spicy edge. On the palate it is dry, supple and delicate, with ripe fruit at the core and enough freshness to keep it feeling clean and lifted. There is a tender, persistent finish here that gives it a bit more shape than a simple

'One-Liner'
A bright, Mediterranean white with citrus, exotic fruit and a fresh, lightly savoury finish.

Tasting Note
Pale gold in the glass. The nose is open and expressive, with exotic fruit, citrus and a gentle herbal-spicy edge. On the palate it is dry, supple and delicate, with ripe fruit at the core and enough freshness to keep it feeling clean and lifted. There is a tender, persistent finish here that gives it a bit more shape than a simple holiday white.

Country: France
Region: Provence AOC
Sub-Region: Fréjus
Grape(s): 100% Rolle
ABV: 12.5%
Friendly: Organic

Awards & Critics' Scores
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The Story
Château Paquette sits in a lovely spot near Fréjus, where the Provençal pine forest meets the red volcanic rock of the Esterel and the air carries a little of the sea with it. That setting tells you quite a lot about the wine before you even open it. This is not Provence in the pale-rosé-only sense – it is the broader, older Mediterranean picture, where whites can carry sunshine, herbs, citrus and a quiet salty freshness all at once. If the rosé is the postcard, the blanc feels a little more like the place itself.

Perfect With... (click me for the recipe)
- Meat/fish: Sea Bass with Lemon, Parsley and Olive Oil

- Vegetarian: Fennel and ricotta tart with a lemon-dressed salad

- Vegan: Butter bean, fennel and lemon traybake with herbs