2024 Aphillanthes Côtes du Rhône Blanc 'Clementia', Rhone Valley, France

Domaine Les Aphillanthes is a rising star of the southern Rhône — and this 2024 ‘Clementia’ Côtes du Rhône Blanc is one of the most compelling white wine values in our collection. A 60-hectare biodynamic estate just northwest of Gigondas, run by fourth-generation winemakers Daniel and Hélène Boulle, who took over in 1987 and made a life-changing decision in 2000: after treating their son’s eczema with natural remedies, they converted the entire estate to biodynamic principles. The result is a range of outstanding natural Côtes du Rhône wines — red, white, and rosé — that are as authentic and alive as the land they come from. This highly aromatic, full-flavored white blend of Viognier, Roussanne, Clairette, and Marsanne is rich, complex, and beautifully balanced — a Wine Club favorite and a perfect expression of southern Rhône white wine at its finest.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: Highly aromatic and full-flavored. Apples and chamomile on the nose, backed up by flavors of pear, bergamot, and hints of limestone, with just enough acidity for a crisp, refreshing finish. A lovely rich wine with depth, complexity, and character — a benchmark southern Rhône white blend.

• Origin – Côtes du Rhône, Rhône Valley, France (estate spread across Cairanne and surrounding towns, northwest of Gigondas)
• Producer – Domaine Les Aphillanthes; family-owned; fourth-generation winemakers Daniel and Hélène Boulle; 60 hectares; biodynamic since 2000
• Varietal – Viognier, Roussanne, Clairette, Marsanne
• Style – Dry white wine (biodynamic; natural winemaking)
• ABV – 13.0%

Food Pairing

The apple, pear, bergamot, chamomile, and limestone minerality of this Côtes du Rhône Blanc make it a wonderfully versatile companion for a wide range of dishes. Pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, pork tenderloin, and grilled fish. The Viognier’s floral aromatics and the Roussanne’s richness make it a wonderful match for creamy pasta, mushroom risotto, and herb-roasted vegetables. Also excellent alongside soft cheeses, goat cheese, and a fruit-forward cheese board. A natural for soup season, cozy fall dinners, and any occasion that calls for a rich, aromatic southern French white. Serve at 48–52°F.

Occasion

This is your go-to southern Rhône white — the bottle for Wine Club selections, fall and winter entertaining, soup season, and gifting the white wine enthusiast who appreciates biodynamic, natural winemaking and the depth and complexity of a great Côtes du Rhône blanc. A Summer and Fall Wine Club favorite that delivers outstanding Rhône Valley quality at an accessible price point.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

Domaine Les Aphillanthes is a 60-hectare wine estate located just northwest of Gigondas in the southern Rhône Valley, currently run by Daniel Boulle and his wife Hélène. As fourth-generation winemakers, they took over the estate in 1987 and began producing their own cuvée from grapes that until that time had been sold to the coopérative. In 2000, after treating their son’s eczema with natural remedies, they made the decision to convert the entire estate to biodynamic principles — a turning point that transformed the domaine into one of the rising stars of the southern Rhône. Today, Domaine Les Aphillanthes is making outstanding natural Côtes du Rhône in red, white, and rosé — wines that are as authentic, alive, and expressive of their terroir as any in the region. The estate is spread across three local towns including Cairanne, one of the Rhône’s most celebrated appellations for natural and biodynamic winemaking.

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