The brilliant 2007 St.-Peray Fleur de Crussol, named after the ruined fortress overlooking the city of Valence, tastes like a liqueur of rocks intermixed with honeyed citrus. Medium to full-bodied as well as gorgeously fruity and fresh, this superb effort demonstrates the undeniable potential that exists in this tiny appellation that only produces dry and sparkling white wines. Both whites are best consumed during their first 2-4 years of life. With the brilliant oenologist, Albert Mazoyers, in charge of winemaking for Alain Voge, who is now in quasi-retirement, these wines have gotten stronger and more consistent over recent vintages. Voge is fashioning the finest dry white of St.-Peray. In some vintages, Voge produces a luxury Cornas cuvee called Les Vieilles Fontaines, but that wine was not produced in 2007. Voge is now producing some attractive, consumer-friendly St.-Joseph. Importer: No known American importer

Offers a delicious mix of creamed peach, glazed pear and mango flavors laid over a floral and mineral underpinning. The long, stylish finish is rich, but brings you back for more. Drink now through 2010. 330 cases made.??–JM??Region: France / Northern Rh?ne / St.-Péray Select to Add