From grapes grown on a high bluff on the French Mediterranean coast comes this interesting white.
A middle-age Sauternes glint to the color. Not very revealing on the nose, maybe some honey and basket-straw. Initially a metallic (steel) quality in the mouth, giving way to a more floral-herbal (especially fresh oregano but also some thyme) quality. Also some beeswax and glycerin, along with calicum later on. Low in acid, the alcohol shows well, but with further age the light sherry notes will be more pronounced. Reminiscent of a Southern Rhone blend in texture and weight, this went well with brolied scallops with three-peppers and tarragon. Not sure about the varietal makeup, it's either marsanne/ugni blanc/clairette/sauvignon blanc (a local Cassis website touting the estate) or ugni blanc/sauvignon blanc/grenache blanc (an american travel/wine site). Will need to email Kermit Lynch, the importer to find out for sure, but I would go with the first concoction. Would be a nice wine for $10-12, but this normally retails for close to $20. B+/88