2023 Saint-Véran, Domaine Gonon

The 2023 Saint-Véran is a beautifully pure looking wine in the glass, with delicate floral aromas, a hint of peach, pear and honeysuckle.

The palate really matches the nose, with elegant layers of tropical fruit, white peach, honeysuckle and a hint of orange peel leading to a long, dry finish with a freshening citrus 'zing'.

Jean-François Gonon has put oak barrels to one side, instead favouring the use of stainless steel to preserve the delicate fruit character. Yet despite this there's a welcome texture on the palate, this is as a result of extended aging on the lees, resulting in a slightly softer, more rounded mouth feel.

It's drinking beautifully now, and I really think there will be some further development in the bottle over the coming year with greater textured and complexity building.

This is certainly a delicious glass of wine on it's own but equally lovely accompanying a plethora of lighter summer dishes.

James Russell-Grant | Mr.Wheeler