($13, H. B. Wine Merchants): Chapoutier, one of the great Rhône producers, has expanded into the Languedoc with a terrific trio of wines, a white, a red and a rosé, from the Côtes du Roussillon appellation.  This crisp and refreshing white has a surprising lift that balances and enhances the subtle stone fruit character.  It’s evidence that whites from the south of France needn’t be heavy.  This well-priced white works equally well as a stand-alone aperitif or as an accompaniment to grilled fish or sautéed chicken breasts.
90 Michael Apstein Oct 14, 2014