La Manarine Cotes du Rhone Blanc

From the talented Gilles Gasq of Domaine La Manarine in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, this Cotes-du-Rhone Blanc is a masterful mid-weight white blend of 50% Bourboulenc and 50% Clairette, the former for expansive depth and breadth, the latter to mine minerality and lend lift and freshness to the whole. This satisfying white wine presents a more dynamic fruit profile of apricot and white peach and avoids any wallop of big alcohol while remaining fresh and vibrant. Try this in place of Chardonnay with your next roast chicken.