Ross' choice

Name: Chenin Blanc "Le Grand Caillou"

Region: France

Producer: Patient Cottat

Vintage: 2013

Availability: Fine wine shops, about $15

(Distributed by: Heritage Wine Cellars, Niles)

Crystal clean flavors combining tree and stone fruits, with mineral accents (the result of "caillou" or pebble-rich soil), soft mouthfeel and gentle, balanced acidity make this delicately-sweet wine a toothsome aperitif and complement to a wide range of dishes, including seafood fished from the nearby Loire River (crayfish, pike, perch and salmon), dishes prepared with fruit sauces (duck, turkey) and richly-spiced cuisines such as Indian, Asian and all-American barbecue.