ج. ل. شاف هيرميتاج بلان 2012، رون

That orange blossom note really comes through on the nose, and it’s surprisingly full-bodied for a white wine. I’m planning to cellar a few bottles to see how it develops.

The minerality really balances out that full-bodied richness perfectly. Opened one last night with a creamy pasta dish and the peach notes lingered beautifully through the finish. Already planning when to crack the next bottle.

Opened this with seared scallops and the peach and orange blossom notes really lifted the creamy sauce. The body is full and rich but the minerality keeps it bright, and it’s only getting better as it sits. Glad I bought a second bottle for the cellar.