Isabel Ferrando Stella Ducit 2024

A luminous dynamo from the ever-coveted Isabel Ferrando, this third vintage of Stella Ducit (follow your star) is a Vin de France that defies convention. Made from young clairette vines and raised entirely in stainless steel, it offers a saline, weightless elegance that feels more whispered than spoken. Notes of elderflower, fennel, Asian pear, starfruit, and grapefruit zest weave through its airy frame, while a faint chalky texture lends quiet gravitas. Ethereal yet precise, with a finish that sails on and on. A high-definition rendering of clairette – arguably southern France’s most graceful and climate-resilient white variety. Bravo. Tasted May 2025 (Sara d’Amato,winealign.com)