Chais du Moulin White 2023

With a family estate rooted in Burgundy and Beaujolais, Laurent Guillot could easily have stayed in this prestigious part of France and focused on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. However, he was keen to look further afield to the vineyards of better-value southern France and the Languedoc region where creative winemakers are much less bound by rules. And that’s where he’s stayed, coaxing out delicate fruit elegance from the likes of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault for reds and Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Mauzac and friends for whites. Chais du Moulin is a crisp medley of local varieties, harvested early for maximum freshness. Citrusy and bright, with hints of apple, pear and apricot, it makes a tasty apéritif or partner to fish and lighter dishes.