The 2021 Clairette Estate is spicy and perfumed, with nuances of young peach and crushed rocks accentuated by a spritz of lime. This is round and medium-bodied, leaning a bit toward opulence, with a mix of ripe orchard fruits and nuances of almond paste. The 2021 cleans up beautifully, finishing intensely mineral, with a bump of residual acidity that excites the palate. The fruit comes from vines just planted in 2017. (EG)