2025 Martian Clairette Blanche

Tasting Notes

Our Clairette Blanche comes from the organically and biodynamically farmed Martian Vineyard in Los Alamos, one of the few sites in California planted to this rare Rhône variety. Clairette naturally retains beautiful freshness while developing generous fruit and texture, making it a perfect match for the style of white wine we love to make. The 2025 is rich and expressive from the first pour, with aromas of banana custard, ripe pear, peach, and melon layered with caramelized sugar and hints of toasted brioche. As the wine opens, delicate floral notes, citrus, and a subtle mineral character bring freshness to all that richness. The palate is full and velvety, with bright acidity carrying the fruit through a long, textured finish. We age this wine for just four months in 100% new oak—enough to build texture, richness, and those beautiful toasted notes without overwhelming the fruit or freshness of the Clairette. It continues to be one of my favorite and most distinctive white wines we make.