From grapes grown on a high bluff on the French Mediterranean
coast comes this interesting white.

A middle-age Sauternes glint to the color. Not very revealing on
the nose, maybe some
honey and basket-straw. Initially a metallic (steel) quality in the mouth,
giving way to a more floral-herbal (especially fresh oregano but also some
thyme) quality. Also some beeswax and glycerin,
along with calicum later on. Low in acid, the alcohol shows well, but with
further age the light sherry notes will be more pronounced. Reminiscent
of a Southern Rhone blend in texture and weight, this went well with
brolied scallops with three-peppers and tarragon. Not sure about the
varietal makeup,
it's either marsanne/ugni blanc/clairette/sauvignon blanc (a local Cassis
website touting the estate) or ugni blanc/sauvignon blanc/grenache blanc
(an american travel/wine site). Will need to email Kermit Lynch, the
importer to find out for sure, but I would go with the first concoction.
Would be a nice wine for $10-12, but this normally retails for close to
$20. B+/88

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