dry, French white wines under $15

SOME WORDS AND phrases are music to my ears. Free parking. Powder day. Happy hour.

You can also add another one, especially this time of year.

French white wine.

Don’t get me wrong. I adore French red wine.

But when the weather gets warmer, there’s nothing quite like a nice, crisp, dry white wine from France.

And, best of all, you don’t have to spend a fortune to find great French white wines.

So this week, I thought I would recommend four, great French whites that cost less than $15 each.

Hope you enjoy.

• 2021 Les Pouches Saumur ($11.99 at Table & Vine in West Springfield)

Region: Saumur, Loire Valley, France

Grapes: 100% chenin blanc

France’s Loire Valley has long been known as a great

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source for outstanding, affordable, dry white wines. In particular, the Loire Valley is best known for its crisp, dry, refreshing white wines made with chenin blanc grapes. This particular gem from the Saumur region in the Loire Valley has a wonderful, crisp, lemon and lime-like finish. There are also hints of sea salt, tart green apple, minerals and a delightful oceanlike aroma and taste.

• 2021 Maison Philippe Viallet Vin De Savoie Blanc ($13.99 at Table & Vine) Region: Savoie, Loire Val-

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