Christope Avi is the latest gem of a winemaker discovered by Mary Taylor in her search for underappreciated wines across France, Italy, and Spain. Christophe started working for his family’s Domaine du Bois de Simon in 1992, and perfected the blend he calls blood of the Garonne, a roughly half and half mix of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon, which he farms biodynamically. Agen is on the river about halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse, and we think this rose would be at home in either setting, a cheerful and bright wine that doesn’t demand attention, but if you take time with it, there’s surprising complexity inside. Aromas of Bing cherry and orange, pink roses and golden raspberries with a deft touch of sage and clay, before the plate arrives clear and fresh, with clean lines of acidity defining notes of cherries, limes, rosewater, and orange that come all the way through to a zesty finish. Serve this with delicate seafood dishes, hors d'oeuvres, and sunny picnics.