Rhône
The Rhône is more commonly associated with red wine, but the whites deserve not to be overlooked. The soft gentle appeal of Marsanne and/or Roussanne and the pungent aromatics of Viognier are intriguing and alluring, whether blended or as varietals.
[Read more...]2022 VIOGNIER Maison Bruyère & David
Northern Rhône Rhône France 14% White
Viognier.
2022 Viognier, all stainless steel with blocked malo for freshness. 8,000 bts produced. Lovely fresh nose, bright and pure with notes of green mango, apple & guava notes, peach toned too, pithy too, bright zippy and...(read more)
L&S2022 VIOGNIER Sensation du Nord Domaine Patrick & Christophe Bonnefond
Northern Rhône Rhône France 13% White
Viognier.
2022 Sensation du Nord Viognier: We really liked this in 2020, in 21 there was very little because of the frost but thankfully in 2022 a return to normal volumes, which means, if you are looking for a more affordable app...(read more)
L&S2022 VIOGNIER l'Origine IGP Domaine Rémi Niero
Northern Rhône Rhône France 12.5% White
Viognier.
2022 l’Origine Viognier - from the plains IGP Collines de Rhodiannes Really bright on the nose, violets and apricots, with a touch of lime, light and bright on the palate with a hint of stone fruits, good balance, a soft...(read more)
L&S2023 FIRST FLIGHT Viognier Domaine Graeme & Julie Bott
Northern Rhône Rhône France 12.5% White
Viognier.
This bright, pure Viognier comes from plots high up above Ampuis. It has a freshness to it that is hard to resist. Clearly Viognier, but miles from the heavy, fat peachy style which is all too common here. This is nicely...(read more)
L&S2023 LA GALOPINE Côtes du Rhône Blanc Domaine des Escaravailles
Southern Rhône Rhône France 13% White
Marsanne, Viognier, Roussanne. Vegetarian
Yellow plum, wild flowers, citrus, camomile, good palate weight, lovely fruit weight, bright, aromatic and tactile.
L&S2022 CÔTES DU RHÔNE BLANC Domaine la Bouïssière
Southern Rhône Rhône France 13.5% White
Clairette.
100% Clairette raised in old foudre & stainless steel. Focused and mineral driven, bright citrus and white flowers with crisp mineral finish, sometimes it is the simple things that are the most appealing
L&S2022 CÔTES DU RHÔNE Lieu-Dit Clavin Blanc Domaine de la Vieille Julienne
Southern Rhône Rhône France 13.5% White
Marsanne, Bourboulenc, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne.
Vieille Julienne's much under appreciated and under the radar white Côtes du Rhône Lieu-Dit Clavin hails from a tiny 1.5 ha plot on the very north of the vineyard and from the steepest plot, mixing marlstone...(read more)
L&S2023 LIRAC Cuvée de la Reine des Bois Blanc Domaine de la Mordorée
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14% White
Marsanne, Bourboulenc, Viognier, Picpoul, Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne. Bio-dynamic, Certified Organic
A seductive, well-rounded and voluptuous white made of grenache blanc, clairette and viognier. Aromas of white peaches, ripe pears, spiced apples, blanched almonds and honeysuckle. It’s medium-bodied with moderate acidit...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com2021 SAINT JOSEPH Blanc Les Parcelles Maison Bruyère & David
Northern Rhône Rhône France 13% White
Marsanne, Roussanne.
2021 Saint Joseph Blanc 50% Marsanne 50% Roussanne 12 months in oak 1 x 3 year old barrel and a 1 year old barrel, wears the oak well, floral notes with brightness, a hint of banana skin and lots of bright peach and apri...(read more)
L&S2022 VIOGNIER Archette IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Clos de la Bonnette
Northern Rhône Rhône France 14% White
Viognier. Vegetarian, Vegan, Certified Organic
Light floral colour, nose ever so slightly closed on first inspection, a touch of apricot, ripe and round, floral, vibrant and juicy - flowing bright & floral.
L&S2022 SAINT JOSEPH Blanc Domaine Graeme & Julie Bott
Northern Rhône Rhône France 12.5% White
Marsanne, Roussanne.
Another beautifully crafted wine from the Botts. Apricot & peach nectar with white blossom, a hallmark of the vintage, this is blended from 70% Marsanne & 30% Roussanne, all from granite and approx 9 months in Fr...(read more)
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