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LAURENT PERRACHON BEAUJOLAIS BLANC Unexpected and delicious, Beaujolais Blanc wine is becoming increasingly popular.  Made from the chardonnay grape, known locally as the “Perle Blanche” (white pearl), this wine develops subtle perfumes of white blossom with a touch of citrus fruit.  $14.99 in our FRANCE section  LAURENT PERRACHON JULIÉNAS “ROCHE BLEUE” 90 points from WINE ENTHUSIAST:...

Over the next few weeks, we will be taking a look at three international grapes that originated in France’s Rhône valley — namely syrah/shiraz, grenache/garnacha and viognier.  These grapes have found suitable growing regions scattered around the globe, but they are most significant in the Rhône valley, which stretches from Vienne (just south of Lyon)...