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Cotations

Robert Parker 90

The 2010 St.-Peray is crisp, with notes
of chalk, crushed rocks, white flowers,
orange rind and quince in a fresh,
medium-bodied, almost Chablis-like,
steely nakedness. With very good
acidity and loads of character, it
should drink well for another 3-4 years,
perhaps even longer.

Wine Advocate # 175 Février 2008

91. Attempting very successfully to resurrect the image of a once-forgotten appellation, Michel Chapoutier and the Pic family of restauranteurs have made a fabulous but tiny cuvee of 2006 St.-Peray Gamme Pic et Chapoutier. This wine could easily pass for a grand cru Chablis. Pure minerals, stones, white citrus, and flowers, it is dry, crisp, and screams terroir. I have no idea how these wines will age, but who can resist them now?

Wine Advocate #163 (Feb 2006)

90 / 100
The 2004 Gamme Pic and Chapoutier St.-Peray (100% Marsanne) is one of the finest dry white St.-Perays I have ever tasted. Notes of crushed rocks, white currants, flowers, and citrus are accompanied by a wine with superb purity and density, a hint of orange marmalade, and a beautiful, broad texture. It should drink well for 3-4 years

Wine Advocate # 182

93/100. The 2007 St.-Peray exhibits a gorgeous perfume of white currants, quince, honeyed melons, and wet stones. Made in a decidedly grand cru Chablis-like style, this 100% Marsanne boasts brilliant clarity, focus, and freshness in spite of its substantial concentration and length. This stunning 2007 white can be enjoyed over the next several years.

This joint project of the brilliant restaurateur family in Valence, the Pic family, and Michel Chapoutier has resulted in one of the two or three finest wines ever made in St.-Peray.

Dégustation

Robe : jaune paille, caractéristique d'une bonne maturité de la vendange, limpide et brillante.
Nez : nez intense de fruits à chair blanche (pêche), et d'abricots.
Bouche : beaucoup de gras, des notes de pêche blanche, une belle minéralité, une pointe d'amande amère qui allonge la bouche en finale.

Les Conseils du Sommelier

Apéritif. Poissons de rivière. Chêvre frais.

Millésime 2011