Produced entirely in Burgundian barrels, as opposed to the traditional Alsatian foudres, Andre Ostertag's 1998 Pinot Blanc Barriques displays a buttered toast-scented nose. Light to medium-bodied and crystalline, it offers lemon, mineral, chalk, and quartz flavors. This well-delineated and pure wine should be consumed over the next 4-5 years. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 524-1524.