2025 White Rhône Case

A delicious white from the village of Vinsobres showing red apple, yellow plum with a touch of pear and fennel. There is grenache blanc and clairette with marsanne and roussanne in support. Produced from the Jaume family, this is an enjoyable wine to be served with or without food.

From a biodynamically and organically farmed, family estate in the Côstieres de Nimes, this roussanne and viognier blend has lots of texture and character. The mistral wind native to the Rhône combined with the proximity of the vines to the Mediterranean allow the grapes to maintain plenty of freshness. Floral, peach and hints of apricot combine with quince, spice and pithiness. Plenty of fennel notes and herbs that are a nod to the garrigue of the south.

From an exciting estate in the heart of the Ventoux region, this white is made from the clairette grape with a little viognier. This wine is full of honeysuckle, peach and verbena flavours with plenty of the texture you would expect from a white Rhône, with zesty acidity and freshness thanks to the relatively high elevation in the Ventoux.

From a family run estate in Rasteau, off the beaten track and producing some seriously enjoyable wines, this bone-dry white is tangy, fresh and light on its feet. Made from rolle, colombard and chenin blanc, the grapes are sourced from a vineyard called 'Les Ramières' with sandy soils on the edge of the river. As a Vin de France they are not restricted by appellation laws on grape varieties and are experimenting with high-acid varieties like chenin blanc that provide vibrant freshness. Madeleine Ferran is now the winemaker, having taken over from her father in recent years, but who is still very much lending some guidance and a helping hand.

Viognier thrives in its home of the Rhône Valley and this crisp, fresh and floral white has been made exclusively for us by Maison Les Alexandrins who are based in the heart of the northern Rhône. From high-altitude vineyards in the Ardèche, expect honeysuckle, ginger and fresh apricot notes combined with a fleshy palate. This white works well with mild curries and roast chicken.

Made from a blend of grenache, clairette and viognier, this is an admirable, dry and fruity white Rhône. The viognier adds to the aromas with gentle peach, with body from the grenache and elegance from the clairette.