Jean-Luc Colombo, Les Anthenors Clairette, Mediterranee

A week in the Northern Rhone; 12/7/2018-12/15/2018 (Lyon, Vienne, Ampuis, Chavanay, Hermitage, Cornas, St. Joseph, Condrieu & Paris) : Tasted at the Domaine. 100% Clairette from La Cote Blue - Sausset les-Pins. Aged in oak barrels for 1 yr (15% new). this is a strange little wine. Very distinct Fennel aromatics and taste - a combo of black licorice and bright acidity. Apparently this is a great pairing with oysters. Very polarizing - either you like licorice or you don't …