Domaine du Peras, 'La Guerre des Bouchons' Blanc 2023

Located in the sunny South of France, Domaine du Peras has been in the same family since 1650 and is now into its tenth generation of family ownership. Located in the Languedoc near Abeilhan, 15 kilometres north of Beziers, the 38 hectare estate of clay and limestone vineyards is managed and owned by Mathieu Merlet. Uniquely, Mathieu's grapes are always harvested at night to maximise freshness and fruitiness. 'La Guerre des Bouchons' Blanc ('The War of the Corks' - check out the label!) 2023 is made from a blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Viognier. Bright and crisp, it treads the line perfectly between citrussy freshness and stone-fruit roundness. Medium-bodied and really well-balanced, it's a great pair with fresh fish dishes.