This gorgeous Viognier is basically a baby Condrieu. Bursting with lush aromas of fresh apricot, honeysuckle, and a touch of jasmine, it leaps out of the glass like it has something to prove (and it does). The palate is rich, round, and gloriously viscous, but perfectly cut with just enough acidity to keep things lifted and clean. It’s got that silky Rhône charm, minus the price tag - pure, expressive, and confidently classic. A total overachiever in the best way.

Alright, here’s the scoop: if you haven’t heard of Roland Grangier yet, now’s your time to get smug before everyone else catches on. Tucked away in Chavanay, in the heart of the Northern Rhône’s wild and granite-laced hills, this guy is crafting some seriously expressive juice - think baby Condrieu vibes and silky Saint-Joseph reds that strut the line between elegance and raw hillside swagger. The domaine may have only kicked off in 2002 with a humble 1.5 hectares, but Roland’s roots run deep - his granddad was farming vines and milking cows, and his dad was juggling grapes and fruit trees before organic was even a trend. Basically, the guy was born to farm - and he's farming with finesse. Fast forward, and Roland (alongside his powerhouse wife Céline, who runs the show behind the scenes) is now stewarding 12 hectares of magic across Saint-Joseph and Condrieu. The vineyards? Steep, stony, sun-drenched. The vibe? Minimal intervention, maximum soul. He’s all about letting the land do the talking - grass between rows, no pesticides, hand harvests, and just enough green harvest to keep the quality dialled. His cellar, built in 2012, is kitted out with all the bells and whistles, but the wines still feel grounded, pure, and alive. Basically, if you like your wine with a bit of edge, a lot of heart, and a whisper of mountain air - you need to get a bottle of Grangier in your life.