شابوتييه 'بيتيت روش' كروز-إيرميتاج بلان 2016، رون

This 2016 Marsanne has that classic Rhône richness without being too heavy—the brilliant color still looks fresh after all these years. Pairs beautifully with roasted chicken.

I’ve been cellaring this Marsanne for a few years and it’s still incredibly vibrant—the acidity really holds up without being sharp. The stone fruit notes have mellowed into something much more complex now. Just opened a second bottle to confirm I wasn’t imagining it.

This 2016 white is brilliantly fresh but has enough body from the Marsanne grape to stand up to grilled chicken. Opened a bottle last weekend and was surprised by how much complexity it still shows after all these years.