The shockingly good white wines include the 2009 Cercius Blanc, a blend of 70% Grenache Blanc and 30% Sauvignon Blanc, all aged in concrete prior to bottling. Light straw-colored with a greenish hue, it exhibits attractive freshness along with plenty of melony fruit intermixed with honeyed citrus, white currants, and flowers. Medium-bodied and long, with some underlying minerality intertwined with its delightful fruit character, it should provide plenty of pleasure over the next 12-18 months. These are three terrific bargains from one of the top producers in the Costieres de Nimes, Michel Gassier, who works with renowned southern Rhone and Languedoc-Roussillon consultant, Philippe Cambie. Importer: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565; fax (704) 358-1797