Cicada Blanc

For generations, the Sabon Favier family has been a name in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. But Alexandre Favier, the latest to take the helm, isn’t bound by tradition. Cicada Blanc is his fresh, modern take on the white Rhône—a wine that playfully crosses appellation lines to deliver pure, unoaked pleasure.

This is a savvy mix of Grenache Blanc and Picpoul from the Vaucluse’s clay-limestone, with a lift of Northern Rhône Viognier. Classified as a humble Vin de France, it’s made in stainless steel, making it crisp, vibrant, and gloriously free of oak.

Effortlessly drinkable. IT smells of ripe pear and sun-warmed citrus flesh. The palate has a silky, rounded weight, finishing with a clean, mineral shimmer. Drink it with coconut-based curries, grilled mackerel with a squeeze of lime, or a spontaneous picnic in the park.