Often overshadowed by the reds, the white wines of the Rhône Valley nonetheless deserve particular attention. In the Northern Rhône, Viognier produces exceptional whites at Condrieu and Château-Grillet, richly aromatic with characteristic notes of peach, apricot, and white flowers. Marsanne and Roussanne — a more discreet variety but of great finesse — express themselves brilliantly in white Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage. In the Southern Rhône, these same varieties, joined by Grenache Blanc, Clairette, and Bourboulenc, yield opulent and mineral whites that are ideal partners for Provençal and Mediterranean cuisine.