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.
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