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Osoyoos Larose Blanc Le Grand Vin 2023
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaOsoyoos Larose has released a second Le Grand Vin, which they describe as a product rooted in centuries-old Bordeaux tradition and applied to exceptional Canadian terroir. The 80/20 sauvignon blanc / sémillon is the first white wine to be released since the winery began in 1998. Groupe Taillan established the Osoyoos Larose estate on an 80-acre bench overlooking Lake Osoyoos in the south Okanagan Valley 28 years ago, and the project initially produced only two red wines, but by 2020 the vision expanded. A new white was planted on the valley floor in deep alluvial gravel soils over two acres. The results are exciting. Despite using young vines, the first release is bright and fresh, with lively fruit and crisp acidity. The aroma offers a mix of lemons and grapefruit that flows across the palate, cleansing with each sip. The flavours reflect the nose, with a subtle bitterness for added complexity. It's an impressive start and likely the beginning of a long series of outstanding white wines. The vintage was challenging, with no red wines produced and a 75% loss in white wines, limiting the initial release to a very small quantity. The sauvignon blanc was harvested on August 23, followed by the sémillon on August 25. The fruit was hand picked and pressed whole cluster in a basket press. The wine was mainly fermented in stainless steel, with 10% undergoing fermentation in new French oak barrels to add subtle complexity. It was then aged for eight months in stainless steel tanks to maintain its freshness and vibrancy. It appears the Blanc is destined to be as iconic as the Rouge.Tasted: 10 March 2026Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $80.00 | 750ml | expected release in Spring 2026 |
Blend: Sauvignon Blanc - SémillonUPC: 696852119641
