Chateau Saint Martin de la Garrigue

$16.99 -- Great Southern France White

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"Clear straw color. Simple white fruit, citrus and a hint of almond; a "vinous" character suggests higher alcohol than the label's 13% would provide. Fresh, medium-bodied, seems richer and more complex on the palate than the nose with melon and delicate citrus with a hint of beeswax over tart acidity. The subtle flavors and sharp acidity work particularly well with the mixed toppings and cheese on an excellent veggie pizza." - Robin Garr, WineLoversPage.com

Cheese Pairings: French Camembert

Food Pairings: Seafood, Primavera Pizza, Sinbad's Chicken Salad

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Vintage: 2006

Region: Languedoc, France

Organic: No

Rating: NR

Lifespan: Drink thru 2010

Grape: Picpoul, Marsanne, Terret Bouret

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