Château de Lavernette, Beaujolais Blanc (Burgundy, France) “Les Vignes de la Roche” 2013

($20, T. Edward Wines):  Yes, you read that correctly — white Beaujolais.  Though 95 percent of Beaujolais is red, a small amount of white wine made from Chardonnay is produced in the appellation.  And it shouldn’t be surprising since Beaujolais borders the appellation of Pouilly-Fuissé, a well-known white Burgundy. Château de Lavernette’s 2013 is crisp, clean and refreshing with a distinct stony component that makes it very easy to recommend for current drinking. 90 Michael Apstein Nov 10, 2015