2023 L'Avion Roussanne

Stolpman's 2023 Roussanne L'Avion is a powerful, explosive white that impresses with its sheer intensity. Oily and tropical, the 2023 soaks into every corner of the mouth, saturating the palate and leaving the mouth absolutely salivating. Everything here is dialed up to 11. The 100% new oak is a bit out in front today, but time should ameliorate that. L'Avion always ages in style, and I see no reason why the 2023 won't follow suit. 

- Billy Norris (08/2025)

Shimmering with honeysuckle, lanolin and beeswax, all wrapped around a spine of minerals, showing length and breadth on the palate. Apricots and chaparral are interwoven throughout, while warm oak spices add to the almost red-wine-like sense of grip. Impressively textural. Drink or hold. (09/2025)