The white wines include a super 2006 Eclat, a blend of Roussanne, Grenache, Bourboulenc, and Clairette fermented in barrel, then kept in tank until bottling. This wine smells like lemon oil intermixed with orange and nectarine juice. With crisp acidity, this evidences the fabulous progression of quality that has taken place in the Cotes du Ventoux, still a treasure trove for value.Fondreche is the reference point for what can be done in the Cotes du Ventoux. This is a source of sensational wines that still sell for incredibly fair prices, and virtually every one of these selections proves that you don’t have to drink luxury-priced Bordeaux, Burgundy, or Napa Cabernets to experience the multiple joys of wine. Some of these wines I reviewed out of bottle a year ago, but since I retasted them, I’ve provided new notes.Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083