Alain Graillot has fashioned a lovely 1998 Crozes-Hermitage blanc from his normal blend of 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne. Three-fourths of the wine is aged in oak barrels, and the remainder in tank. Malolactic is blocked to preserve acidity. The wine reveals excellent ripeness, good fatness, and a honeyed citrus nose and flavors. Medium-bodied and juicy, it can be enjoyed over the next year.Importer: a Christopher Cannan Selection, Europvin USA, Watertown, MA; tel. (617) 924-7620

Very nice, keeping a brisk pace across the palate as the flavors dig down into the taste buds and roam wide and large on the flavor spectrum. Deliciously balanced. Drink now through 2000. 1,300 cases made.??–PM??Region: France / Northern Rh?ne / Crozes-Hermitage Select to Add