Saint Etienne Les Abelhas Côtes du Rhône White Wine 2024

Saint Etienne Les Abelhas 2024 is a single-varietal Roussanne white wine from Domaine Saint-Étienne, the Côtes du Rhône estate owned by the acclaimed Maison M. Chapoutier, located in Montfrin in the Gard department of southern France. Biodynamically farmed and crafted with the meticulous attention to terroir that defines everything Chapoutier produces, Les Abelhas is a benchmark for what this noble white Rhône grape can achieve at this appellation level.

The vineyard sits on a characterful mix of surface galets roulés — the iconic rolled pebbles of the southern Rhône — over deep red clay subsoils that retain moisture and support steady, even ripening. After harvest, the wine is aged for seven to ten months on its lees in stainless steel vats, a choice that preserves the grape's natural aromatics while adding a satisfying richness of texture.

On the nose, Les Abelhas opens with a subtly reductive quality that quickly gives way to vivid tropical fruit — ripe pineapple, fresh pear — alongside herbal notes of fennel and the delicate white blossom of hawthorn. The bouquet is lifted and precise, with the hallmark Roussanne signature of honeysuckle and gentle spice. On the palate, the mouthfeel is generous and full, with pineapple and warm spice driving through the mid-palate. The acidity is well-integrated, lending freshness and structure, while the finish is impressively long and complex, with a lingering floral and mineral persistence that speaks to the quality of the terroir.

A terroir-driven white from the southern Rhône that punches well above its appellation, Les Abelhas is a compelling choice for lovers of structured, age-worthy white Rhône wines. It pairs beautifully with roasted fish, shellfish, soft-rind cheeses, and creamy pasta dishes. Buy Saint Etienne Les Abelhas online and enjoy European delivery through Mercado 46 — premium Spanish wines and beyond.