Laudun is an unusual Côte du Rhône Village because it produces a hefty amount of appealing white wines, like this one from the local co-operative. A versatile wine, this lively mid-weight beauty delivers a hint of white peaches without any heaviness so it would work well as a stand-alone aperitif. It has sufficient racy edginess to hold up against sushi, or even chicken in a cream sauce. A delightful touch of alluring bitterness in the finish reminds you it is not overly fruity, which makes it perfect on the dinner table.
Vignerons Laudun Chusclan, Laudun Côtes du Rhône Villages Blanc (Rhône Valley, France) 2022
By Michael Apstein