Michel Chapoutier’s value lineup of wines from the Languedoc tells you all you need to know about Michel. Even at the lower price rungs (compared to his coveted but expensive red wines from the northern Rhone) Michel just can’t help himself. He is as committed to quality at $15 as he is at $150. The Cotes-du-Roussillon blanc is an impressive wine for its complexity, simplicity and appealing balance and freshness. A blend of Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris and Macabeu it shows luscious notes of pear, crisp apple and citrus. It’s clean and refreshing. Utterly delightful.
Bila-Haut, Cotes-du-Roussillon (France) 2016
By Robert Whitley