Château La Roque, Blanc, Languedoc, France, 2014

“Suggestions of wildflower honey and ripe stone fruit give La Roque’s blanc a lavish richness, yet the precision on the palate leaves no doubt that it can also provide mouthwatering refreshment. The vinification – with native yeasts in a combination of stainless steel and neutral casks – has been fine-tuned over many years to strike a perfect balance in this stormy, fennel scented white. The blend includes Marsanne, Rolle, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, and Roussanne, and you’ll see that each contributes a distinct element to create something greater than the sum of its parts.” – Andrew Lynch, Kermit Lynch