4 | Wine | Languedoc Roussillon, 86 to 90, 750 ml

"There is also a salty sea breeze character reminiscent of the crushed oyster shell-like note my colleague David Schildknect often detects in Loire Valley whites. This crisp, fresh, medium-bodied Cotes Catalanes exhibits lots of earthy/terroir characteristics. Readers should think of it as a brisk, zesty, authoritatively flavored Chardonnay from the cool, alluvial soils on the banks of the Aigly River." -Robert Parker

"A top-notch red, the 2010 Corbieres Classique is composed of 40% Carignan, 30% Grenache and 30% Syrah. With loads of fruit, this exuberant, flamboyant red displays copious red and black fruits intertwined with notions of pepper, spice box and subtle roasted herbs. It should drink well for 2-3 years." -Robert Parker