Echevin Guillaume de Rouville Blanc 2019

I continue to love the white from this estate and the 2019 Côtes Du Rhône Villages Saint Maurice Guillaume De Rouville Blanc does nothing to dampen my enthusiasm. Based mostly on Grenache Blanc blended with small amounts of other permitted white varieties, it has a complex, exotic bouquet of honeyed citrus, subtle tropical fruits, white flowers, and a kiss of brioche to go with a ripe medium to full-bodied, yet always vibrant style on the palate. Enjoy this fabulous wine any time over the coming 3 to 5 years. I certainly would not be surprised to see it keep even longer.

A barrel-fermented blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier, the 2019 Cotes du Rhone Villages Saint Maurice Echevin Guillaume de Rouville en 1589 Blanc comes from a north-facing slope planted at about 400 meters above sea level. Hints of toasted marshmallow appear on the nose, accenting notes of melon, pear and citrus. In the mouth, it's medium to full-bodied but fresh and zesty, with a long, focused finish of lime and crushed stone.