2023 Dm La Remejeanne Les Chevrefeuilles Cotes du Rhone Blanc, Rhone Valley

Bursting with stone-fruited texture, it’s a succulent, mouth-filling Rhône blanc, with white flowers, citrus, pear and apple blossom flavours balanced by some lip-smacking salty minerality and vibrant freshness. It’s pure, impeccably fresh and delicious. It works perfectly as an aperitif, or try pairing this with pan-fried flathead tails or whiting, or if the going is good, langoustine.

Certified organic. Chèvrefeuilles (pronounced ‘shev-ruh-foy’) is French for honeysuckle, the perfume of which you cannot escape during springtime in the southern Rhône. Olivier is a sucker for the character and freshness of old-vine Clairette, which now accounts for half the blend in his delightful citrus- and white-plum-scented Les Chèvrefeuilles Blanc, with the remainder made up of 25% Roussanne and 25% Grenache Blanc. The fruit grows on the domaine's cooler, east-facing sites, where the prevalence of limestone helps to preserve freshness. Where the Arbousiers white below is drawn from the estate's oldest plantings, this wine comes from vines planted in 2010 and 2011.

On the palate, La Remejeanne Les Chèvrefeuilles Côtes du Rhône Blanc reveals layers of ripe stone fruit, including white peach and apricot, beautifully balanced by citrus notes of lemon zest and grapefruit. Aromatic floral hints of honeysuckle and jasmine add elegance, while subtle herbal and mineral undertones bring depth and complexity. A touch of lees aging enhances the wine’s creamy texture, while a crisp, refreshing acidity ensures balance and a clean, lingering finish with hints of almond and wet stone.

This Côtes du Rhône Blanc is a versatile food companion, pairing beautifully with fresh seafood dishes such as grilled prawns, pan-seared scallops, and lemon-butter fish. Its bright acidity and aromatic profile also complement Mediterranean-inspired dishes like herbed chicken, grilled vegetables, and creamy goat cheese. Whether enjoyed on a warm afternoon or as part of an elegant meal, La Remejeanne Les Chèvrefeuilles Blanc offers a refreshing and sophisticated taste of the Rhône Valley.