Jacky and Maurice Barthelme’s 2007 Pinot Blanc – a blend of roughly equal parts Auxerrois and true Pinot Blanc – is once again a marvelous reminder of how wonderful and versatile this genre of Alsace wine can be (but nowadays so seldom is). Alluring aromas of fresh apricot, tangerine zest and shrimp shell set the scene for a generous mouthful of pit- and citrus-fruits that strikes a superb balance between refreshment and creaminess of texture. Nor is there any lack of mineral interest here, with subtle saline savory, and chalky suggestions. Enjoy this over the next 18 months. (If this text – and the score – sounds familiar, that is merely a reflection of the consistent quality that accrues to this release!) Importer: Weygandt-Metzler, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800