Domaine Les Aphillanthes Clementia Blanc, Cotes du Rhone, France

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The 2012 Clementia Blanc is a lovely blend of 45% Viognier, 45% Roussanne and 10% Clairette from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards cropped at a modest 36 hectoliters per hectare. It exhibits lots of chalky minerality as well as hints of rosewater, orange marmalade, mango and pineapple. Medium-bodied with good structure, delicious fruit and surprising complexity, it should be consumed over the next several years. Along with Peter Weygandt, I coincidentally discovered this fine estate with the release of their 1999s. Proprietor Daniel Boulle has done brilliant work over the last decade plus, and now works with the talented Philippe Cambie as his oenologist. The wines continue to go from strength to strength, including these less expensive offerings. If you haven’t familiarized yourself with Domaine Les Aphillanthes, it’s time to do so. Importer: Weygandt-Metzler, Unionville, Pennsylvania at 610-486-0700 and fax 610-486-6452; www.weygandtmetzler.com

The 2010 Cotes du Rhone Clementia Blanc, an innovative blend of 45% Viognier, 45% Roussanne and 10% Clairette, exhibits a light gold color (probably due to the Roussanne) as well as good freshness, elegance and straightforward, medium-bodied flavors. Given the creativeness of the blend, I expected slightly more character and personality in the mouth. In 1999, I discovered one of the finest estates in the southern Rhone, the Domaine Les Aphillanthes owned by Daniel Boulle. His oenologist is none other than Philippe Cambie and his commitment to quality is evidenced by the fact that he refused to bottle any 2008s. Following that troublesome year, Boulle has produced some impressive 2009s and 2010s. This is a certified organically managed vineyard with practices increasingly moving toward biodynamic.Importer: Peter Weygandt, Weygandt-Metzler, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800

A blend of 45% Roussanne, 45% Viognier, and 10% Clairette, the delicious 2009 Clementia Blanc is a light-bodied, crisp white offering hints of flowers, nectarines, and white currants. It begs to be drunk over the next year. I have been following this estate for a decade and except for a few hiccups in 2002 and 2003, it has consistently turned out fine wines. Moreover, since Philippe Cambie was brought in as the consulting oenologist, it has become even more reliable.Importer: Peter Weygandt, Weygandt-Metzler, Coatesville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800; fax (610) 486-6452