Domaine de Couron -- 2017 Cotes du Rhône Villages Blanc -- Southern Rhône, France that ten years from now

that ten years from now every wine enthusiast will know and love Mencia

as this wine sells out quickly every year

as the Montepulciano grape can lose its quintessential fruitiness when aged in an oxidative environment

old vines of Montepulciano and the rare Trebbiano Abruzzese

Located in the green

Domaine de Couron -- 2017 Cotes du Rhône Villages Blanc -- Southern Rhône, France that ten years from nowCtes du Rhne Blancs and Ctes du Rhne Villages Blancs (they are separate appellations) are rare, comprising 15% and 7% of total production, respectively, and good ones tend to be expensive, so this reasonably priced, organically grown wine from a ninth generation winemaker is a remarkable find. (Shhh, dont blow it up, itll be our little secret.) The flavors involve candied citrus as well a fresh green melon and green plum, acacia and honeysuckle. This