Les Rocailles, Savoie (France) 2016

 Made with the local Jacquère grape, this is a stony, mineral-rich wine, filled with a cornucopia of fruit flavors — melons, limes, green apples, and more — all crisp, fresh and lively.  Fruit, however, is not its only appeal.  There are hints of straw and herbs, contributing true complexity and nuanced subtlety.  The wine also is marked by plenty of vivacious acidity, suggesting that it will age successfully for five or more years.  It’s fascinating and delicious.