2010 Michel Gassier Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardie Blanc
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(50% roussanne, 35% viognier and 15% grenache blanc): Pale gold. Ripe pear and peach aromas are brightened by lemon zest and minerals. Smooth, juicy pit fruit and citrus fruit flavors display good lift and cut. The clean, precise finish repeats the citrus note and picks up a hint of succulent herbs.
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Even better is the blend of 50% Roussanne, 35% Viognier and the rest Grenache blanc, the 2010 Lou Coucardie blanc. Light gold, with intense honeyed, waxy, citrus blossom notes, hints of orange rind, lemon butter and white peach, extraordinarily fresh acids, a luscious texture, and a personality similar to Beaucastel’s famed 100% Roussanne cuvee of Chateauneuf du Pape, this is a stunning wine for the price and should drink well for several years. These are two brilliant white wines from up-and-coming Costieres de Nimes producer Michel Gassier. His consultant is the irrepressible Philippe Cambie, who is, of course, a superstar for red wines, but can also turn a trick or two with some extraordinary whites. Both of these fascinating wines almost defy belief given their realistic pricing. Importer: Eric Solomon, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565