France Reviews

Garnet color. Aromas and flavors of pickled raspberry, roasted beets, suede, and apple cider with a vibrant, dry-yet-fruity fat body and a very long finish with touches of chestnut and mocha yogurt. An unctuous, seductive Bordeaux; fantastic concentration and length.

Emerald straw color. Fruity, floral aromas and flavors of citrus marmalades and peach blossoms with a silky, vibrant, fruity medium-to-full body and an effortless, complex, long finish manifesting accents of tropical fruit melange, lemon curd, and hint of wheatgrass with no oak flavor. A sensationally fragrant and vibrant Sancerre that is a great example.

Garnet black color. Interesting aromas and flavors of roasted berries on a cedar plank, peppercorns and pickling spices, fruit salad and sesame, and blossoms with a supple, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a silky, engaging, medium-long finish that shows accents of cherry with medium, chewy tannins and no oak flavor. A ripe and rewarding Gigondas with a lot of flavor, personality, and sense of place.

Garnet color. Aromas of crushed raspberries, plum preserves, flaky pastry crust, acacia honey, and cocoa powder with a dryish full body and a medium-long black tea, leather, and earth finish. An earthy Bordeaux with brooding dark fruit.

Indigo color. Perfumed aromas and flavors of rose tea, rosehip jam, cherry relish, cedar, licorice, sweet buns, and spearmint with a lightly tannic, vibrant, dryish medium body and a nuanced, medium-long finish with firm tannins and moderate oak flavor. Layers and layers of flavor to explore in this delicious and elegant Saint-Estephe.

Garnet color. Aromas and flavors of cherry pan sauce, savory herb melange, and chocolate dipped candied orange peel with a crisp, dry-yet-fruity full body and a medium-long finish. A grippy Bordeaux for rich steaks now or later; drink through 2030

Gold color. Aromas and flavors of Bosc pear, flint, custard, white tea with honey, and lanolin with a vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a long finish. An fantastic example of Macon Villages; buy this great value.

Yellow color. Aromas of underripe melon and tarragon with a bright, fruity watery body and a easy sugar snap peas and orange supremes in whipped cream finish. A velvety Sauvignon Blanc with crisp citrus notes rounded by a creamy center and herbal accents.

Light garnet color. Aromas and flavors of honeyed cherry and watermelon with a silky, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a sleek, interesting, medium-length finish that exhibits accents of white strawberry and cedar with a suggestion of oak flavor. A bright and lively red Burgundy with a charming style.

Black violet color. Aromas of mulberry, boysenberry, pine, tobacco, and forest mushrooms with a satiny, crisp, fruity medium-to-full body and an effortless, interesting, medium-length coconut-almond and black pepper finish with well-integrated tannins and light oak flavor. A really nicely integrated Rhone wine for the table; spicy and balanced.

Garnet color. Aromas of fine leather, dry earth, dry rub spices, and perfume with a vibrant, dryish medium-to-full body and a medium-long pickled berries and toasty oak finish. A dry, spicy Bordeaux that will marry well with grilled meats.

Emerald straw color. Aromas of lime and honeydew melon with a supple, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light body and a smooth, medium-long sweet herbs, limestone, and Bosc pear finish with no oak flavor. A charming Loire sauvignon blanc with a juicy, lingering finish.

Golden straw color. Aromas and flavors of poached and dried apple, pineapple husk, and honeycomb with a supple, soft, fruity light-to-medium body and a seamless, fast finish with overtones of dew-kissed apple skin, vanilla nuts, papaya and guava, and hint earth. A reserved and balanced French white wine.

Light ruby color. Fruity aromas of cherry and raspberry semifreddo with a satiny, crisp, dryish light body and a sleek, breezy forest floor and bark finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A solid everyday Bourgogne Rouge with nice fruit and texture.

Garnet color. Aromas and flavors of spice cabinet, marinated cranberry, toasted coconut, and nutskin with a vibrant, dry medium body and a medium-length finish that presents notes of melon rind. A dry and grippy Bordeaux great for weeknight steaks.

Yellow color. Aromas and flavors of fresh dill, peach-pineapple salsa, Meyer lemon zest, and crystallized ginger with a bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a medium-long finish imparting nuances of tomatillo leaf. A green, highly herbal sauvignon blanc for distinctive springtime pairings.

Deep purple color. Aromas of lingonberry, wild strawberry, and clove with a satiny, vibrant, dryish medium body and a peppery, elegant, long pine, black pepper, blackened toast, and nutella finish with grippy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A lengthy Chateauneuf du Pape with nice cellar potential.

Pale khaki orange color. Minerally aromas and flavors of honey-almond, wild cherry, and limestone with a silky, vibrant, dry light body and a peppery, brisk finish manifesting notes of white pepper with no oak flavor. A delicate, charming rose from Provence.

Steely orange color. Aromas and flavors of dried orange, cantaloupe, white clover flowers, and lemon balm with a supple, bright, dryish light body and a smooth, brisk finish. A friendly and warming Pinot Gris.

Yellow color. Aroma of fallen peach with a crisp, dryish light body and an even, breezy Meyer lemon and cream finish. A mellow Sauvignon Blanc in a snappy style.

Dark ruby color. Aromas of raspberry tart, ripe plum, raspberry sorbet, and bell pepper relish with a slightly chewy, bright, dry medium body and a breezy graham cracker, dates, and mulling spices finish with moderate oak flavor. A solid Bordeaux to enhance the table.

Deep purple color. Fruity, creamy aromas and flavors of raspberry and cherry compote, honey creme Anglaise, red grapes, and cedar with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an even, delightful, medium-long finish that shows notes of apple and clementine relish, nut skin, beets, and dried purple flowers with crunchy, earthy tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. A rock solid Beaujolais that hits the spot.

Garnet color. Aromas of spice cabinet, tobacco, and wet iron with a supple, bright, dry medium body and a relaxed sliced plum and biscuit finish with drying tannins and moderate oak flavor. A restrained Bordeaux with solid structure for pairing.

Siam color. Aromas and flavors of wild cherries, honeyed tomato, and aloe with a supple, soft, dryish light-to-medium body and a medium-length finish that shows suggestions of nuts, cherry pit and stem, and birch bark with dusty, barky tannins and light oak flavor. A dry, earthy and delicate rose for the table.

Silvery emerald straw color. Aromas of dried peach, lavender, lemon verbena, beeswax, and steamed rice with a satiny, bright, off-dry light-to-medium body and a sleek, carefree melon, sweet pineapple, and saline finish with no oak flavor. An off-dry Vouvray full of citrus and soft fruits; and effortless quaffer.

Straw green color. Aromas of underripe pineapple and wet stone with a supple, bright, dry light body and a smooth, brisk wool finish with no oak flavor. An easy-drinking sauvignon blanc with a light-on-its-feet style.

Light ruby color. Aromas and flavors of dried cranberry, nuts, cherry cola, and black tea with a slightly chewy, crisp, dryish light-to-medium body and an effortless, short finish with elements of ink with moderate oak flavor. A table-friendly red for weeknight meals.

Ruby black color. Aromas and flavors of raspberry sorbet, sesame cracker, and newsprint with a silky, bright, dryish medium body and a brisk finish. A mild and savory Cotes du Rhone.