Domaine Coursodon, Etincelle Blanc, Vin de France, Rhône 2021

An interesting combination of violet and aniseed, with a great sense of aromatic freshness. Light- to medium-bodied, this is very fresh on the palate too. It finishes on white flowers and apricot, and a flinty reductive note. It's an unusual blend for the northern Rhône, but this works well. Drink young. Fermented and aged in stainless steel, the vineyards are near Mauves, just outside of the St-Joseph appellation.