Martin Texier 'Rouvière' Blanc, Rhône Valley, France 2024Martin Texier is part of a new generation of Rhne Valley vignerons working with organic farming and a natural leaning, low intervention philosophy. The son of renowned winemaker ric Texier, Martin focuses on lively, transparent wines that privilege drinkability and site expression over extraction or oak influence. Rouvire Blanc captures this spiritbright, textural, and quietly complex, built for the table. WINEMAKER: Martin Texier FARMING: Organic

On crusty toast with a squeeze of lime

Les Crotots

Aromas: Brine

vineyards managed under Billecart-Salmon's rigorous standards

The palate is sleek and mineral-driven

associate winemaker Eiji Daniel Akaboshi

limestone-based clay

FOOD PAIRINGS: Pairs excellently with rich dishes such as braised meats

T-bone steak

slightly sweet freshwater fish character balanced by savory smoke and subtle herbal lift

BREWERY: Shirataki Sake Brewery

Drawn from de-classified Peay Pinot barrels