Appellation: Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC

Vintage: 2025

Grape Varieties: 40% Grenache Blanc, 30% Clairette, 20% Roussanne, 10% Viognier

Alcohol: 13.5% ABV

The 2025 vintage is a particularly generous and sun-kissed expression of Château Macuoil Côtes du Rhône Villages Blanc, showcasing the exceptional ripeness achieved during the growing season. The nose is immediately inviting, overflowing with luscious aromas of ripe white peach, juicy pear and golden citrus, layered with fragrant honeysuckle and delicate notes of wild Mediterranean herbs. Beneath the fruit lies a subtle mineral thread of wet stone, lending elegance and complexity.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and silky, its abundant orchard fruit character beautifully balanced by vibrant acidity. The ripeness of the vintage brings a richer, more expansive mouthfeel, revealing flavours of succulent peach, ripe pear and hints of citrus curd, while subtle lees ageing contributes a creamy mid-palate texture. Despite its generosity, the wine retains remarkable poise and precision, culminating in a long, mouthwatering finish marked by saline freshness and mineral finesse.

Equally compelling as an aperitif, it excels alongside seafood risotto, grilled chicken with lemon and thyme, roast pork with fennel, or goat cheese salads. While irresistible in its youth for its expressive fruit and aromatic purity, this refined white Rhône has the balance to evolve gracefully through to 2030, rewarding those who appreciate both richness and freshness in equal measure.

Post arrival price will be $45.95