Fine Wine > $0-20 > France

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"A piercingly steely wine, all angles and acidity. That said, there’s a greater depth of flavor that needs time to come out—the richness of the green fruit is there, as is the hint of wood. The corners need to soften for a year or so."

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This red wine is 100% Merlot with lively red fruit and a hint of pepper in the nose. A supple and velvety palate, accompanied by berry fruit aromas make this medium-weight wine easy-to-drink.

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Our best-selling entry level Bordeaux for over a decade, the chateau produces a Merlot-based wine, cherried, supple, fruit-intensive and marvelously enjoyable when young.

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Subtle, pale yellow color. Pretty effervescence highlighted by countless tiny bubbles. A simple but very natural smell. A highly subtle nose in which floral notes combine with touches of citrus fruits blended within a creamy and silky cocoon. The subtle nose leaves a creamy, smooth sensation on the..

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"Rated, but no tasting note given.Although these wines are normally reviewed by my colleagues David Schildknect in his Languedoc-Roussillon and Alsace reports and Lisa Perrotti-Brown in her reviews of Australian wines, I tasted them during my visit with Chapoutier, so I will include them in this..

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This bordeaux blend, produced from the young vines of the chateau, is made like its older brother (Chateau Cantemerle) Les Allées de Cantemerle has the same personality as the grand vin, but a shorter ageing potential. As it ages more quickly, Les Allées de Cantemerle is generally ready to be..

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Winemaker's Notes: This pink blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault is extremely refreshing with full fruity flavors and good length, and it's just the wine to wash down seafood, salads and grilled fish.

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Very original, Beaujolais rose is great to surprise and impress your friends. Ideal for the summer months, friendly patio meals, relaxed barbecues in the garden and Asian cuisine. The pale pink robe with fuchsia notes is a surprising reminder of pomegranate seeds!

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This excellent Bordeaux Bargain is owned by Gerard and Chantal Perse of Chateau Pavie and is a perennial overachiever.

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"... The 2010 is a stunning bottle of Muscadet, offering up a deep and vibrant nose of lime zest, gentle leesy tones, a beautiful base of stony soil and just a whiff of gentle smokiness in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, fullish, pure and wonderfully complex, with a great core..