Southern White

2022 Viognier, all stainless steel with blocked malo for freshness. 8,000 bts produced. Lovely fresh nose, bright and pure with notes of green mango, apple & guava notes, peach toned too, pithy too, bright zippy and...(read more)

2022 Sensation du Nord Viognier: We really liked this in 2020, in 21 there was very little because of the frost but thankfully in 2022 a return to normal volumes, which means, if you are looking for a more affordable app...(read more)

2023 CROZES HERMITAGE BLANC Elixir Domaine Christelle Betton - 40 year old Marsanne, medium light straw colour, apple, melon and pear in the nose, round fruit, lime notes, crisp and floral, very fresh, long finish, a lit...(read more)

2022 l’Origine Viognier - from the plains IGP Collines de Rhodiannes Really bright on the nose, violets and apricots, with a touch of lime, light and bright on the palate with a hint of stone fruits, good balance, a soft...(read more)

This bright, pure Viognier comes from plots high up above Ampuis. It has a freshness to it that is hard to resist. Clearly Viognier, but miles from the heavy, fat peachy style which is all too common here. This is nicely...(read more)

Yellow plum, wild flowers, citrus, camomile, good palate weight, lovely fruit weight, bright, aromatic and tactile.

100% Clairette raised in old foudre & stainless steel. Focused and mineral driven, bright citrus and white flowers with crisp mineral finish, sometimes it is the simple things that are the most appealing

Vieille Julienne's much under appreciated and under the radar white Côtes du Rhône Lieu-Dit Clavin hails from a tiny 1.5 ha plot on the very north of the vineyard and from the steepest plot, mixing marlstone...(read more)

30% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 15% Marsanne, 15% Roussanne, 15% Viognier, 3% Picpoul, 2% Bourboulenc. 10% is aged in oak casks. Certified organic (AB Agriculture Biologique) and biodynamic (Demeter). Tasted blind. Me...(read more)

2021 Saint Joseph Blanc 50% Marsanne 50% Roussanne 12 months in oak 1 x 3 year old barrel and a 1 year old barrel, wears the oak well, floral notes with brightness, a hint of banana skin and lots of bright peach and apri...(read more)

Light floral colour, nose ever so slightly closed on first inspection, a touch of apricot, ripe and round, floral, vibrant and juicy - flowing bright & floral.

Another beautifully crafted wine from the Botts. Apricot & peach nectar with white blossom, a hallmark of the vintage, this is blended from 70% Marsanne & 30% Roussanne, all from granite and approx 9 months in Fr...(read more)