The knockout 2007 Vin de Pays du Gard Roussanne/Viognier (50% of each) is a sleeper selection for shrewd consumers looking for bargains. Honeysuckle, pineapple, and other tropical fruit aromas are followed by a powerful yet elegant white displaying loads of flavor as well as a hint of minerality in the finish. This is a beauty to enjoy over the next year. With the same owners as Mas Carlot, this estate, run by Cyril Maras and his wife, Natalie Blanc, is one of the most respected in the Costieres de Nimes. Their Cabernet Sauvignon vines are over 65-years of age and the Syrah vines average age is 35 years.Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083