Nostre Païs Blanc 2018

The 2018 Costieres de Nimes Blanc Nostre Pais is a blend of 45% Grenache Blanc, 20% each Roussanne and Clairette, 10% Viognier and 5% Bourboulenc. It's half barrel-fermented in older oak (the other half goes into stainless steel), but it doesn't show any real woodiness. Instead, it's got mandarin and melon notes on the nose, a medium to full-bodied feel on the palate and a zesty-briny finish that picks up hints of anise.

Coming all from the estate Bec Vineyard, located in the cool, southern part of the appellation, the 2018 Costières De Nîmes Nostre Païs Blanc checks in as a mix of 45% Grenache Blanc, 20% Roussanne, 20% Clairette, and the rest Viognier and Bourboulenc, raised in old barrels and concrete tank. Readers looking for a superb white to drink over the coming 2-3 years should snatch this up. It offers terrific notes of white peach, rose petal, crushed citrus, and spice. With a touch of White Burgundy class, medium body, beautiful freshness, and a great finish, it way over-delivers. Don’t miss it.