This Côtes du Rhônes is made from 50% Roussanne and 50% Grenache Blanc and Clairette, and is fermented in tanks. Andre Brunel, the winemaker, is one the most respected winemakers in this area. Ban all Chardonnay and convert to this buxom beauty. It’s full-bodied but has acidity to balance it out. An all-around great wine, since it can be drunk with appetizers, as well as many main courses. One of my favorite selections, I like to have one of these bottles at the ready. Parker writes, “This is about as good a white Côtes du Rhônes as readers will ever find. This wine is tank-fermented and the malolactic has been blocked to preserve the wine's vibrancy and acidity.”