Domaine de Couron -- 2017 Cotes du Rhône Villages Blanc -- Southern Rhône, France as do many others

as do many others

This wine is a “skin-contact” Pinot Gris

whose grandfather was one of the founders of the Tavel appellation (an appellation within the Côtes du Rhône dedicated exclusively to Rosé)

Because much of Alsace is north of Chablis (the part of Burgundy that produces only whites)

The medium tannins and fresh acidity balance out Alentejo’s naturally high alcohol levels

Domaine de Couron -- 2017 Cotes du Rhône Villages Blanc -- Southern Rhône, France as do many othersCtes du Rhne Blancs and Ctes du Rhne Villages Blancs (they are separate appellations) are rare, comprising 15% and 7% of total production, respectively, and good ones tend to be expensive, so this reasonably priced, organically grown wine from a ninth generation winemaker is a remarkable find. (Shhh, dont blow it up, itll be our little secret.) The flavors involve candied citrus as well a fresh green melon and green plum, acacia and honeysuckle. This