Chateau du Trignon is well known as one of the top estates in Gigondas. But their high-altitude vineyards on the steep clay and limestone cliffs (terraced) of the famed Dentelles de Montmirail are also ideal for the most finicky (but best) white grape of the Southern Rhone, Roussanne.
Wine Spectator 90 at $20:
Starts off subdued, with delicate floral, cantaloupe and wet stone notes, building in momentum on the palate. Silky on the round palate, with zesty minerality adding nice depth and a bitter pithy note at the end. Drink now through 2026.
Also Suckling 90:
A fresh roussanne with plenty of apricot and some custard character that’s ripe with some nice mid-palate richness, but also lively and well balanced at the clean finish.
And 91 from Vinepair:
Looking to step outside the box a bit for that roast chicken you're cooking up for friends? This affordable Rhone white wine will be your new bestie in the pairing department. It has good depth to it along with welcoming aromas of white peach, apricot and honey, with a tinge of ginger. The palate has good acidity yet has a bit of weight to help the wine stand up to the protein. Welcome to your new crowd pleaser.