A curiosity, the outstanding 2009 Vin de Pays Blanc (100% Clairette) possesses copious aromas of spring flowers, quince, crushed rocks, rose petals and honeysuckle. This long, rich white over-delivers for a vin de pays. It would be fun to insert these white wines in a blind tasting with more expensive white Burgundies and top-end Chardonnays from around the world.This is the home estate of Emmanuel Reynaud, who has been producing the wines of Rayas since 1997. A relatively large estate of nearly 100 acres, Domaine des Tours fashions some remarkable value priced reds and whites.Importer: Martine’s Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400