Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc 75cl
The pinnacle of our California partnership with the Haas family shines through the Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc. As the estate’s flagship white blend, this collector-worthy bottling is chosen exclusively from the finest lots of six white Rhône varieties. Every vine is propagated directly from the historic clonal cuttings brought over from our family’s home at Château de Beaucastel, anchoring this New World masterpiece in a rich Châteauneuf-du-Pape pedigree.
Grown on the estate’s certified organic and biodynamic limestone slopes in Paso Robles, the fruit undergoes native yeast fermentation and extended aging in large wooden foudres. The result is a white wine of profound depth and concentration. Complex aromas of baked pear, honeycomb, and lemongrass give way to an opulent yet energetic palate marked by a distinct stony finish. Beautifully poised to show remarkable freshness in its youth, it possesses the impeccable structure required to age gracefully and evolve beautifully in the cellar for up to two decades.
More Information
More Information- Bottle Size: 75cl
- Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
- Units of Alcohol: 1.57 units per 125ml
- Region: Paso Robles, California
- Style: Dry
- Grape Varieties: Roussanne, Grenache blanc, Picpoul Blanc, Bourboulenc, Clairette Blanche, Picardan.
- Closure: Cork
- Allergens: Contains Sulphites
Wine Profile
Wine ProfileAppearance: Bright and golden in the glass, with a luminous richness that hints at its depth and complexity.
Aroma: Opulent aromas of lanolin, honeycomb, lemongrass and orange blossom create a beautifully luxurious and inviting nose.
Taste: Lively yet wonderfully layered, showing notes of vanilla custard, apricot, citrus pith, marmalade and green herbs, finishing with lingering grilled pineapple.
Pairing: A perfect match for dishes like roast chicken, creamy seafood, grilled lobster or herb-led Mediterranean cuisine.
Regional Information
Regional InformationTablas Creek Vineyard
Founded in 1989 as a partnership between the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel and the Haas family of Vineyard Brands, Tablas Creek represents a unique transplant: Rhône heritage, planted on Californian soil.
Recognising the exceptional limestone-rich soils and Mediterranean‑influenced climate of Paso Robles, the partners selected a 120‑acre parcel in the Adelaida District, about 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The estate sits at roughly 1,500 feet elevation on shallow, rocky soils of the same geologic origin as those at Beaucastel, a terroir remarkably similar to the southern Rhône.
To preserve the authenticity and genetic integrity of their Rhône varieties, Tablas Creek imported vine cuttings directly from Château de Beaucastel. These cuttings were quarantined under a USDA‑mandated program (beginning January 1990) to ensure they were virus‑free, then propagated in an on‑site nursery. The first grafted vines became available in 1993 and planting across the estate began in 1994.
That careful origin means every vine at Tablas Creek today carries the same heritage as those in the historic vines of Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape, allowing the winery, and by extension wines such as Esprit de Tablas Blanc, to reflect both Rhône tradition and Californian terroir in harmony.
Paso Robles
The Paso Robles wine region, particularly the Adelaida District, offers a climate and soil profile that make it an ideal New World counterpart to the old Rhône Valley: hot, sunny days moderated by cool coastal breezes at night, enabling grapes to ripen fully while retaining freshness and acidity.
Its limestone‑rich, rocky soils, deeply similar to those at Château de Beaucastel, give wines from Paso Robles a distinctive mineral backbone and terroir-driven character, helping to produce wines of elegance, depth, and balance.
The result is a region well suited to traditional Rhône varieties, now flourishing thanks to the pioneering work of Tablas Creek, a bridge between Old World heritage and New World expression.
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