2007 Les Bastions Rosé, Côtes de St.Mont

Terrific value summer apéritif (praised by 'The Observer'), crisp and dry with assertive red fruit flavours. South-western France's Plaimont winery has market savvy by the lorry load, efficiently delivering desirable wines to markets around the world, and organising breathtaking PR events like their 'instant vineyard' (cropping up at a city square near you soon). They've an admirable focus on polishing the finer characters of the region's local grapes, bringing intriguing styles