E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Blanc, 2023

 

I have been a fan of Guigal's red Cotes du Rhone for nearly 50 years.  I rarely buy the white Cotes du Rhone, though, and this bottle tells me I have been missing something.

Medium light color. From the first sniff, I start thinking "Viognier," and it is indeed 60% Viognier. Lovely aromatics, pink and white flowers, honey. Apricot flavors on the palate and medium body echoing well constructed blend of Roussanne, Marsanne, Clairette, Bourboulanc and Grenache Blanc. Elegance, freshness, strength and purity.