Varietal

Blend

Appellation

Vin de Pays de Côtes de Gascogne

Style

Dry White

Price

£

5.45

Stockist

Co-op

WOW Rating

90

Date Reviewed

7/21/2008

Closure: screwcap

Just £4.45 until August 3, 2008

This wine is made from grapes grown near the Atlantic coast of the Gascony region of Southwest France, hence the name Atlantique. The area is better known in general for the production of Armagnac

This wine was a real delight and the first time I had tasted a blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc with 35% Gros Manseng, or indeed anything like it. Gros Manseng is indigenous in the region and gives some muscle to the blend. The wine has a bright, clear gold colour and tempting aromas of apricots, tropical fruits and citrus which unite together on a smooth, gentle palate which has quite a rich finish.

Food guide: Ideal with oysters and many other shellfish. It should also be excellent with vegetarian dishes such as warm goat's cheese salad, asparagus, baked aubergine or omelette.

Cellar Note: Keep for a maximum of 12 months.

Review by Andrew Jones, Editor