Maison Christophe PICHON – OPALE – AOP Hermitage blanc

Hermitage has been recognized as one of the world’s great wines for centuries. It’s a relatively small production appellation and demand for it is intense. Hailing from a family run winery in the the Northern Rhône region, they take a hands on approach to wine making. Corentin, the eldest of the six children of Isabelle and Christophe, is a young, talented, 3rd generation winemaker. But this is every bit the family business as all of his 5 siblings are involved, along with Corentin’s partner and mom and dad. The Pichons produce wines of elegance and finesse in a variety of appellations spanning more than 20 hectares. Chemical treatment of the mostly Syrah and Viognier vineyards is kept to a bare minimum. This bright white is complex with touches of white flowers, hazelnut, honey and stone fruits such as peach and apricot. It makes a lovely partner for truffle dishes, or fish like trout and pike.

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