Inglenook Blancaneaux 2023 75cl

A lively, spicy, layered and mineral-scented white made from Rhone varieties. Good, nervy acidity drives savory, chalky, floral and white peppery flavors. Honeysuckle, lemon blossoms, tangerines and lemon thyme are laced with honeydew melon and green apple flavors. It's a medium-bodied blend of viognier, marsanne and roussanne. Drink now.

A partially barrel-fermented blend of Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne, the 2023 Blancaneaux offers up hints of toasted marshmallow on the nose, joined by gently floral tones and a hint of ginger. Medium- to full-bodied, plump and rounded, it feels more expansive than the listed 13.7% alcohol, then turns crisp and lime-like on the stony finish.<br/><br/>Joe Czerwinski