Yangarra Roux Beaute Roussanne 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Yangarra
Label Name:
 
Roux Beaute Roussanne
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale (Blewitt Springs)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Roussanne
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Andrew Caillard (The Vintage Journal) 97 pts; James Suckling 95 pts; Gary Walsh (The Wine Front) 93 pts (2021 vintage)

Tasting Note
Golden, waxy texture with apricot, nectarine, white pepper, orange blossom, and subtle saline/olive-brine notes; oily mid‑palate, bright citrus acidity and a long spicy, nutty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast pork, roast chicken, creamy pasta, grilled scallops, aged cheeses. Asian: miso‑glazed fish, Thai coconut curry, char siu pork, Korean BBQ pork belly.

Production Method
Hand‑picked; 59% fermented on skins (121 days) in 675L ceramic eggs, 41% basket‑pressed; matured exclusively in ceramic eggs; certified organic/biodynamic; bottled Nov 2021.

Vineyard Info
Yangarra Estate Vineyard, a biodynamic/organic producer in Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, specialising in Rhône varieties with a focus on minimal intervention and single‑block expression.