772 | Wine | Languedoc Roussillon, 2011

"Vibrant, refreshing, and crisp are the first three words that come to mind. Loads of lime and lemon jump out of the glass, along with flowers and fresh cut grass. It's medium-bodied, with more of those lime notes, along with white peaches and a little pineapple. Try this with fish tacos or just sip it in the shade on a nice warm afternoon. Why this grape isn't more popular is beyond me." - Trey Johnson, Binny's Champaign

"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

"As elegant as a bouquet of violets and bursting with cherry flavors, our Pinot Noir is medium-bodied with soft tannins, to create a smooth, rich texture."

"Beautiful color, deep and honest. Nose straight and precise, with notes of black fruit and licorice. The palate is dense with silky smooth tannins. Final elegant with notes of liquorice and slightly spicy."

"Smell of black berries and prunes. Well structured taste thanks to a nice minerality and a silky texture, realizing a complex and harmonious taste."