A real knock-out and sleeper selection is Grand Veneur’s 2005 Cotes du Rhone Blanc du Viognier. This is a mineral-laced, floral style of Viognier. It is medium-bodied, well-made, and not cloying or heavy by any means. Very food-friendly, this wine should be drunk in its first 1-2 years of life. Readers have to distinguish between the negociant wines of Alain Jaume, which are under the label “Alain Jaume,” and his estate wines, which appear under the “Grand Veneur” label. In both cases the quality is extremely high and unlike many estates where prices have dramatically soared over recent vintages, Grand Veneur’s proprietor, Alain Jaume, continues to offer very fair value for the quality.Importer: Kysela Pere et Fils, Winchester, VA; tel. (540) 722-9228