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 |
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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 |
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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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*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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