La Ferme Du Mont 'La Truffière' 2018 Côtes du Rhône Blanc

Pairs with: Greek-style garlic chicken

Good for: When the food calls for a white wine but there's a chill in the air.

Grape: Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier, Clairette

I am from: Southern Rhône Valley, France

The Story: La Ferme du Mont in the Southern Rhône boasts a mosaic of vineyards, now owned and vinified by Stéphane Vedeau. Formerly a soccer player in Paris, Stéphane has spent 15 years making award-winning wines in the Languedoc. Stéphane arrived in the Rhone Valley in 2000, creating La Ferme du Mont in the Southern Rhone where he continues to produce wines with freshness and soul using native yeasts and biodynamic methods.

Why You'll Love Me: Golden blonde in color, the nose offers a floral and mineral bouquet, while the palate surprises with a smooth yet elegant energy. Flavors of quince, pear, spice, acacia honey, and minerality create a perfect tension between power and balance.