The 2006 Cotes du Roussillon Blanc Les Calcinaires - featuring Maccabeu Grenache Gris Grenache Blanc Chardonnay and Muscat and vinified in tank and older barrel - lavishes aromas of melon acacia and honey on the nose then expansively fills the mouth with more melon honey and flowers as well as pineapple and lime tinged with thyme and orange zest. Lush and silky yet bright refreshing and with real lift on the palate it offers fascinating stony undertones in its long luscious refreshing finish. As irresistible as it is now like other Gauby whites this will be worth following for at least 5-7 years.