An outstanding white, the 2003 Costieres de Nimes Cuvee d’Excellence blanc is a blend of 80% Roussanne and 20% Grenache Blanc. A junior Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes, it displays abundant quantities of honeysuckle, marmalade, and rose petal characteristics in both the aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, rich, and impressively endowed, it is a big, substantial, dry white to enjoy over the next 1-2 years. Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083