2018 Catherine Le Goeuil Cotes Du Rhone Blanc

The Southern Rhône is famous for its bold reds — but its whites are one of the wine world’s best-kept secrets. The 2018 Catherine Le Goeuil Côtes du Rhône Blanc is a stunning example: rich, aromatic, and layered with the kind of sun-drenched complexity that only the Rhône Valley can produce. From a woman winemaker who has been quietly crafting exceptional wines in the Cairanne appellation for decades, this is a white wine that demands your full attention — and rewards it generously.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: Deep gold with aromas of white peach, apricot, honeysuckle, and a hint of garrigue and toasted almond. On the palate, it’s full-bodied with a rich, textured mouthfeel, flavors of stone fruit, fresh herbs, and a long, complex finish with a distinctive mineral edge. Southern Rhône white wine at its most expressive and most satisfying.

• Origin – Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône Valley, France
• Producer – Catherine Le Goeuil; woman winemaker, Cairanne, Southern Rhône
• Varietal – Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier (Rhône white blend)
• Style – Dry white wine
• ABV – 13.5%
• Certification – N/A

Food Pairing

A rich, aromatic Southern Rhône white is one of the most food-versatile wines you can pour. The stone fruit and herbal character make it a natural match for roasted chicken with Provençal herbs, grilled sea bass, and pan-seared scallops with a light cream sauce. It’s a classic pairing with ratatouille, bouillabaisse, and other Provençal-inspired dishes. Also wonderful alongside aged goat cheese, grilled halloumi, and a mezze spread with hummus and roasted vegetables. For a simple but perfect pairing: a glass of this white, a plate of grilled fish with lemon and herbs, and a warm summer evening.

• Pairs well with: Roasted chicken with herbs, grilled sea bass, pan-seared scallops, ratatouille, bouillabaisse
• Also great with: Aged goat cheese, grilled halloumi, mezze spreads, roasted vegetables, grilled fish
• Serve at: 50–55°F — slightly chilled to balance the richness and showcase the aromatics

Occasion

This is your discovery white — the bottle for dinner parties where you want to surprise your guests with something genuinely exceptional. Perfect for adventurous wine lovers, Provençal-inspired dinners, and gifting the enthusiast who appreciates wines with a strong sense of place. A beautiful introduction to Southern Rhône whites for anyone who hasn’t yet explored this extraordinary style.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

Catherine Le Goeuil is a celebrated woman winemaker in the Cairanne appellation of the Southern Rhône — one of the region’s most prestigious villages, elevated to its own appellation in 2016. She has been farming her vineyards with deep respect for the land for decades, producing wines of extraordinary character and authenticity. The Southern Rhône’s limestone and clay soils, combined with the region’s intense sunshine and the cooling influence of the Mistral wind, create ideal conditions for producing white wines of exceptional richness and complexity. Catherine Le Goeuil is a true artisan — and this blanc is a beautiful expression of her craft.

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