A blend of 60% Viognier, 15% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne, 8% Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc and 2% Grenache Blanc, this wine’s lacy texture and fresh fruit flavors interact beautifully with its energizing acidity, while tantalizing floral notes also contribute to the overall charm. A satisfyingly generous finish carries a suggestion of minerality. Remarkably adaptable to many different foods, I enjoyed it one night with spicy Japanese seafood ramen, and the next with grilled cheese sandwiches.
E. Guigal, Côtes Du Rhône Blanc (Rhône Valley, France) 2018
By Marguerite Thomas