Domaine Lafage, Miraflors, Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon, France 2022

This is a very, very pale blend of Grenache Gris, Grenache and Mourvèrde – where white wine meets rosé, with the merest blush of a peachy tint. It’s elegant, fragrant and alluring. The intersection of orange blossom and peach blossom, and it’s super-fresh. This is deft, clever winemaking that manages to be refreshing without resorting to sharpness. Impressively pure, delicate, subtle, engaging, alluring and bright with long tapering length. It’s a charming aperitif that also pairs beautifully with green olives.