Jean-Philippe Padié
Jean-Philippe Padié works in Côtes du Roussillon, the southern reaches of Languedoc-Roussillon where Mediterranean warmth and limestone soils shape wines of mineral precision. The winery's portfolio centers on white and rosé expressions drawn from the region's native varieties. Milouise, a blend of Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris, and Fleur de Cailloux, which adds Macabeo to those same grapes, both achieve 90-point ratings from Wine Advocate—testament to their balance and depth. Exaybachay Rosé, built on Mourvèdre, rounds the range at 88 points. These wines reflect the terroir of Roussillon: bright acidity, saline minerality, and the restrained power that comes from old-vine Grenache and careful vinification. The focus on white and dry rosé production distinguishes the house within a region better known for reds.
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