FONTSAINTE 2007 ROSE GRIS DE GRIS

Called ‘Gris de Gris’, this Corbieres melds bright berry and tropical fruit with the distinctive hints of lavender and stones (the winemaker uses the term ‘tonic’) that are part of this terroir in the south of France. This has been a popular choice with the crew and the salmon color and delicacy definitely speak of its origins. More than half of the wine is Grenache with the balance Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan and Cinsault. This is classic summer pink that calls for some tapenade and grilled bread, as it would if you were there, but it can play with some savory Asian dishes as deftly. Always a consistent source of good pink wine, this one strikes us as the best one of his we ‘ve sold.