One of the most interesting aspect of learning about wine is that you can spend your life learning and working with wine and there is always something new to learn. The Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh (pronounced, "pashran du veek beek") appellation in Southwest France is a great example. It is a white wine region best known for sweet wines form Gros Mansang and Petite Mansang grapes. This one is dry, which is indicated with Sec, which means dry, added to the appellation name. The rich golden color might lead you to think you have a sweet wine in your glass, but it is bone dry. The ripe apricot and Meyer lemon aromas preview a surprisingly assertive citusy acidity that introduces the ripe apricot citrus fruit in the mouth. Serve it with a ripe triple cream cheese or a creamy pasta. Together they will shine.
Domaine Labranche Laffont – Christine Dupuy, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Sec AOC (Sud-Ouest, France) 2017
By Rebecca Murphy