Laurent Habrard - Crozes-Hermitage Blanc

This 2020 Crozes-Hermitage Blanc from Laurent Habrard hails from the prestigious Rhone Valley in France. Crafted from 90% Marsanne and 10% Roussanne, it comes from 80-year-old vines in a remarkable terroir. According to the winemaker, you can either enjoy it right away or cellar it for up to four years. Cellaring will enhance its quince flavors and give it a lovely honeyed texture. On the nose, it offers a fragrant blend of pear, floral notes, and acacia honey. The palate is a delightful combination of fresh fruit and flinty minerality. This expressive white wine pairs beautifully with mushroom truffle flatbread or goat cheese crostini.

You can serve this white wine chilled. It's great to drink right out of the bottle, or you can pour it into a wine glass to enjoy its aroma better. If you want to cellar it, keep it in a cool, dark place. When pairing it with food, try mushroom truffle flatbread or goat cheese crostini for a delicious combination. Remember, the longer you cellar it, the more quince flavors and honeyed texture it will develop. But don't worry if you drink it now, it's still very enjoyable.