Domaine Saint Damien Cotes du Rhone Blanc (DNR)

Pairs with: Chicken tagine

Good for: Enjoying a summer breeze

Grapes: Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Bourboulenc

I am from:Rhône Valley, France

The Story: Domaine Saint-Damien is run by Joel and Amie Saurel and their son Romain, who has now taken charge of the winemaking. The Saurel family had been tending vineyards for four generations, dating back to 1821, and until recently had been selling all of the grapes to negociants. In 1996 Joel resumed producing wine at the estate and in 2012 he gained Agriculture Biologique certification for the the vineyards of the estate.

Why You’ll Love Me: Look for white peach and citrus on the nose and palate. It is full-bodied but carries good acidity. There is some minerality, but the fruit drives the wine. With some air, fine herbal notes and hints of almond complement the initial citrus flavors.