WTN: 2004 Domaine LaFage "Côte Est" Côtes Catalanes France.

A very pretty wine with a great QPR -- a present of the season, but listed on Wine Searcher Pro for $10 - $11. 45% Grenache Blanc, 48% Grenache Gris, and 7% Macabeo.

My first White Grenache so far as I know -- tank fermented, firm acidity, lovely fruit aroma and taste, medium to full mouth feel, good finish, mineral notes. 4*.

Notes: Imported by Polaner: http://www.polanerselections.com/producer.php?pID=1710

You know who makes a good Grenache Blanc? Tablas Creek. I was shocked. I've had a few in blends from France (I think Lafage does a 'straight' one too), and Chateau L'Ermitage does a great cheap Costieres de Nimes Blanc with it, but Tablas topped 'em all. I'll try to dig up notes or buy another soon.



Prost!
Bill

Thanks, Bill. I see that on sale here for around $12 -- usually $21 they say. I'll give it a try. Regards, Bob

$12? Buy all you can! I've seen it as high as $30!


Prost!
Bill

Bob,

I recently had a dry Muscat from this region and producer. Fabulous wine ($12), especially paired with curry turkey and green tea rice.