Clos Saron, Carte Blanche White Blend, 2021
From the Sierra Foothills, where Clos Saron has long been crafting some of California’s most soulful and idiosyncratic wines, Carte Blanche is a field blend that changes slightly year to year—always built from a mix of Rhône and other Mediterranean varieties, co-fermented and raised with a light hand. In 2021, the wine is bright but grounded, leaning into savory depth rather than flashy fruit.
This isn’t a white that announces itself with aromatics. It unfolds slowly: yellow fruit, waxy herbs, almond skin, and mineral tones, carried on a frame that’s more about feel than flavor. There’s grip and texture—thanks to a bit of skin contact and aging in neutral wood—but the finish is clean, with just enough lift to keep you coming back.
Ideal for thoughtful pairings (roast poultry, aged cheeses, or anything with a little olive oil and herb), or simply for those moments when you want a wine that feels hand-made in the truest sense. For fans of skin-contact whites, Jura blends, or California wines with a European accent and natural roots, Carte Blanche is a singular expression.
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From the Sierra Foothills, where Clos Saron has long been crafting some of California’s most soulful and idiosyncratic wines, Carte Blanche is a field blend that changes slightly year to year—always built from a mix of Rhône and other Mediterranean varieties, co-fermented and raised with a light hand. In 2021, the wine is bright but grounded, leaning into savory depth rather than flashy fruit.
This isn’t a white that announces itself with aromatics. It unfolds slowly: yellow fruit, waxy herbs, almond skin, and mineral tones, carried on a frame that’s more about feel than flavor. There’s grip and texture—thanks to a bit of skin contact and aging in neutral wood—but the finish is clean, with just enough lift to keep you coming back.
Ideal for thoughtful pairings (roast poultry, aged cheeses, or anything with a little olive oil and herb), or simply for those moments when you want a wine that feels hand-made in the truest sense. For fans of skin-contact whites, Jura blends, or California wines with a European accent and natural roots, Carte Blanche is a singular expression.
