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Wines of the Week: French Buys - Under $20, 90 Points

We continue our series focusing on high quality wines, with wide distribution, that can be found for $20 or less. This week were going all French with picks that are ideal for summer sipping. So add them to your shopping list, and enjoy quality, even on a budget!

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Loius Jadot 2015 Beaujolais Village
Winery: Loius Jadot
Grape(s): Gamy

Region: South of France
Year: 2015

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
10-15

Review:
Strawberries, cherries, earth, and floral notes come together on the aluraing nose. Bright strawberry and bing cherry play nicely with earthy, herbal, and floral elements on the palate. Light and lovely, it's a fine red for the summer and a good companion on any picnic.
Rating: 90

Gerard Bertrand 2016 Gris Blanc Rose
Winery: Gerard Bertrand

Grape(s): Grenache & Grenache Blanc

Region: South of France

Year: 2016

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
Elements of cherries, strawberries, and hints of citrus play together on the nose. Elegant but still fairly bright on the palate, explore flavors of red berries, citrus peal, and fresh figs. A nice, balanced acidity and light body lend this wine to be a good companion for a grilled chicken salad.
Rating: 90

Bieler Pere & Fils 2016 Rose
Winery: Bieler Pere & Fils

Grape(s): 52% Grenache, 23% Syrah, 14% Cabernet, 8% Cinsault, & 3% Rolle

Region: Provence, France

Year:
2016

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
Cherries, peaches, and strawberries come together on the nose. Red berries come forth on the palate and move into elements of peach, herbs, spring flowers. Nice and dry but with a good body. It's ideal for a warm day or will pair nicely with a shrimp ceviche.
Rating: 90

By Jason Barlow

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Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

*Wines rated with a "+" need a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will do so over the coming years

 

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