When we purchased our bottle of Domaine des Cassagnoles Reserve Selection 2006 (which consists entirely of the white varietal Gros Manseng and hails from France’s Vin de Pays Côtes de Gascogne) earlier today, it was described to us by our local wine merchant as a fantastic summer wine.  Upon tasting it this evening, we found ourselves in complete agreement.

We found a nose of apricots and toast along with plenty of apricot in the mouth.  The wine’s substantial body was complimented nicely by an abundance of acidity.  This is a savory, juicy wine with easy-to-enjoy aromas and flavors, and it would be ideal served chilled on a hot summer afternoon.  Considering the price, it would also be an excellent choice for a party or barbecue.

Where to get it: We bought our bottle at Mill Valley Market.  You can also find it using the Snooth search function under “Wine Locator” in the right hand column of this page, or by visiting wine-searcher.com or winezap.com.