E. Guigal : Côtes du Rhône 2022

Mostly Viognier (55%) but with other permitted white varieties, the 2022 Côtes du Rhône Blanc has a medium-bodied, vibrant, pure style with lovely peach and tangerine-like aromas and flavors. Drink this outstanding, classy white over the coming 2-3 years. I never cease to be amazed at the quality of the Côtes du Rhône white from this team, especially given the quantities produced.

The 2022 Côtes-du-Rhône is delicious as it launches with juicy black fruits, licorice and fleshy aromas. Touching the medium to full-bodied palate with heightened flavor concentration neatly lifted by balancing acidity, the smoothly-structured 2022 doubles down with plenty of savoriness on the well-composed finish. This offers plenty of bang for the buck.