Celler del Roure ‘Cullerot’ Verdil-Merseguera-PX 2023 -STOCKTAKE- champagne-taittinger I was not really convinced

I was not really convinced that they belonged in Cote Rotie’s top tier until his son Pierre took over a few years ago

renowned for its picturesque vineyards and a climate that is ideal for producing crisp white wines

including a tiny non-lethal dose of mandrake root

2022 was a cool and moderate season

The nose reveals an elegant and complex bouquet with aromas of violet

Celler del Roure ‘Cullerot’ Verdil-Merseguera-PX 2023 -STOCKTAKE- champagne-taittinger I was not really convincedCullerot is a tadpole in valenciana (the local variant of catalan), and symbolises the Catalayuds desire to grow and improve (from a tadpole to something more) in their quest to elaborate interesting white in a red wines land. First released in 2010, its a multi varietal blend of Verdil, Merseguera, Malvasia, Macabeo, PX and Chardonnay. The PX is 70 years old, the Chardonnay 50, the Verdil and Malvasia are 30. Verdil, Macabeo and Chardonnay grow in