A fabulous white Rhone blend of enormous complexity and charm. Fills the mouth with butterscotch creme brulee pineapple stony mineral vanilla impossibly ripe white peach and creamy hazelnut flavors and as sweet as that sounds the wine is dry and crisp. The greatest Esprit Blanc ever...

Composed of 68% Roussanne 27% Grenache Blanc and 5% Viognier the 2003 Esprit de Beaucastel blanc’s alluring nose of rose petals honeysuckle quince licorice and white currants soars from the glass of this light gold-tinged wine. Complex and pure with a super texture as well as a long concentrated finish this is a boldly styled white that combines elegance with power. It should drink well for several years.