Rotem & Mounir Saouma, Inopia Côtes Du Rhône Blanc, 2021

The Inopia Blanc 2021 offers gentle aromas of white peach, lemon zest and blossom, with subtle notes of fennel and crushed stone. On the palate it’s refined and textural, with a soft creaminess balanced by fresh acidity. The finish is long, mineral and elegant, showing the precision you’d expect from a producer better known for world-class Burgundy.

The Inopia is a versatile choice for dishes like seared scallops, roasted chicken with herbs, or mild soft cheeses. For your Christmas dinner, it works well with turkey and herb stuffing, or baked cod with brown butter.

Rotem and Mounir Saouma, also known for their Burgundian label Lucien Le Moine, apply the same meticulous, low-intervention approach in the Rhône. The name Inopia, meaning “scarcity”, refers to the poor, stony soils that contribute to the wine’s precision and understated character.