“…a solid all-around Rhone-styled white, equally suitable
as an aperitif or a dinner wine…”

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I’ve been intrigued by Château Miraval since we first tasted the Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé in 2013. Back then, perhaps the main point of interest (for Americans, at least) was the involvement of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, but the Château is actually a place dedicated to the arts, including music, cinema, theater, local food and fine wine. The winery component of the sprawling project was and still is a collaboration with the Perrin family, of Château Beaucastel fame. Brad and Angelina split up some years ago (there is an ongoing divorce and legal dispute between the two), but Pitt remains very involved in Château Miraval. We enjoyed several successive vintages of the Miraval Rosé, but until recently, that’s the only bottling we’ve seen.

A few weeks ago, I noticed a something new from Château Miraval at our local Costco, a white of all things, and I finally brought one home a few days ago. Here’re my impressions of what I found in the bottle.
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