More Reviews

Reviews for 2021

March 2021 - France

March 2021 - France
This month's Wine feature is French Wines

France Reviews

Chateau de Gayon 2015 Dou Barrinquet Madiran
94 points
$29
A generous Madiran red with big fruit, well-managed tannins and effortlessly drinkable style.
Gardian 2020 Grande Réserve Coteaux de Béziers IGP
93 points
$12
Best Buy
A vibrant and savory white wine blend that will make meals shine.
93 points $12 Best Buy
Rhone to the Bone 2019  Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge
93 points
$13
Best Buy
Spicy fruit and oak flavors keep this festive French red engaging and quenching.
93 points $13 Best Buy
In Vino Erotico 2020  Coteaux de Béziers IGP
93 points
$14
Best Buy
A supple and satisfying white wine blend that is as versatile as it is pleasurable.
93 points $14 Best Buy
Pierre de Fontval 2019  Cairanne, Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge
93 points
$15
Best Buy
A delicious and sensuous French red for all occasions.
93 points $15 Best Buy
Antech 2018 Emotion Brut Sparkling Rosé Crémant de Limoux AOC
93 points
$19.99
Best Buy
A fresh, friendly and mouthwatering Cremant de Limoux for any warm weather celebration.
Awards: 2021 Best Cremant
93 points $19.99 Best Buy
Chateau Haut Gravet 2018 Grand Chemin Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
93 points
$65
A tasty Saint Emilion with a generous flavor profile; a joy to drink now but may continue to develop with time.
Domaine Dubost Jean-Paul 2019  Gamay
92 points
$19
Best Buy
A lipsmacking, wholly satisfying Beaujolais-Villages that won't let you down.
Awards: 2021 Best Beaujolais
92 points $19 Best Buy
In Vino Erotico 2020 Rosé Coteaux de Béziers IGP
91 points
$14
Best Buy
A round, buoyant, and savory rose that will be brilliant at the table, shared over a nice conversation, or both.
91 points $14 Best Buy
Domaine Bosc Long 2015 Muscadelle Doux Gaillac AOP
91 points
$14.99
Best Buy
A charming and distinctive Late Harvest wine with diverse fruity flavors and a warmly spiced finish.
91 points $14.99 Best Buy
Chateau de Saint Martin Cru Classe 2020 Grande Réserve Rosé Côtes de Provence
91 points
$22
An absolute delight of a Provence Rose; fruity, juicy, complex, lengthy and with a quenchingly dry finish.
Olivier Ravoire 2020 Banderet Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc
90 points
$14
Best Buy
An outgoing Cotes du Rhone Blanc with rich aromatics that beckon one to the glass.
90 points $14 Best Buy
Volupie 2018  Buzet
90 points
$14
Best Buy
A chewy and mouthfilling red with charming aromatics.
90 points $14 Best Buy
Chateau D’Haurets 2020  Bordeaux Blanc
90 points
$15
Best Buy
Intense Sauvignon Blanc character will delight lovers of the varietal.
90 points $15 Best Buy
Olivier Ravoire 2019 Banderet Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge
89 points
$14
Best Buy
A juicy and invigorating Rhone red that will pretty much work for any application.
89 points $14 Best Buy
Baron D’Albret 2017  Buzet
89 points
$19
A balanced and friendly Southwestern French Red with bold berry notes and wide appeal.
Vignobles Bayle-Carreau 2016 Chateau Pardaillan Côtes de Bordeaux
89 points
$19
Alluring aromatics pull you into this bright and meal-elevating Cotes de Bordeaux; drink now or cellar.
Chateau des Demoiselles 2015  Côtes de Castillon
89 points
$20
A supple, chewy French red that will really open up with a hearty carnivorous meal.
Chateau des Demoiselles 2018  Côtes de Castillon
89 points
$20
A round and rewarding red that will be great with a fine meal.
Jean-Luc Baldes 2018 La Part Des Biches Cahors
88 points
$12
Best Buy
A svelte, balanced Cahors with stoney minerality.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Chevalier du Grand Robert 2017  Bordeaux AOC
88 points
$12.99
Best Buy
A firm, yet fertile French red to enjoy now with a fatty steak or lay away for a bit to tame the tannins.
88 points $12.99 Best Buy
Le Rosé By Alma Cersius 2020  Coteaux de Béziers IGP
88 points
$13
Best Buy
A sleek and savory rose that will be versatile at the table.
88 points $13 Best Buy
In Vino Erotico 2019  Coteaux de Béziers IGP
88 points
$14
Best Buy
A bold and balanced Syrah-driven red with big berry and spice notes.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Chateau De Beauregard-Ducourt 2020  Entre-Deux-Mers Blanc
88 points
$15
Best Buy
A satiny white Bordeaux that refreshes; this one will pair effortlessly with spring and summer occasions.
88 points $15 Best Buy
Jean Sambardier 2019 La Chapelle Beaujolais-Villages
88 points
$17.99
A solid Beaujolais-Villages for the weeknight table.
88 points $17.99
La Loyane 2018  Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge
88 points
$18.99
An instantly appealing Cotes du Rhone with big fruit notes and satisfyingly chewy style.
88 points $18.99
Chateau de Macard 2018 Reserve Red Blend Bordeaux Supèrieur
88 points
$40
A nutty, spicy Bordeaux with yummy aromatics and a taut and chewy palate; pair away.
Gardian 2020 Rosé Coteaux de Béziers IGP
87 points
$12
Best Buy
A balance of fruit and earth make this rose a natural choice for artisan cheeses.
87 points $12 Best Buy
Sans 2019  Buzet
87 points
$14
Best Buy
A polished fruity red with wide appeal.
87 points $14 Best Buy
Chateau Briot 2020  Bordeaux Blanc
87 points
$15
Best Buy
A reserved nose leads to a bright and refreshing palate in this well-tamed Bordeaux Blanc.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Chateau La Rose Du Pin 2020  Entre-Deux-Mers Blanc
87 points
$15
Best Buy
A balanced and crushable White Bordeaux.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Chateau La Rose du Pin 2018  Bordeaux Rouge
87 points
$15
Best Buy
A nice chewy, oaky Old World red to pop with a nice steak.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Chateau Larroque 2020  Bordeaux Blanc
87 points
$15
Best Buy
A clean and crushable Bordeaux Blanc for summer quaffing.
87 points $15 Best Buy
Vignobles Ducourt 2018  Bordeaux Rouge
87 points
$15
Best Buy
A fruit-forward nose leads to a dry and food-friendly palate in this chewy Bordeaux Rouge
87 points $15 Best Buy
Jean Sambardier 2019 La Côte Beaujolais Blanc
87 points
$17.99
A mineral-driven everyday white that drinks effortlessly.
87 points $17.99
Nicolas Potel 2019  Macon-Villages
87 points
$18.99
A solid, silky smooth Macon-Villages for everyday enjoyment.
87 points $18.99
Chateau La Rose du Pin 2016  Bordeaux Supèrieur
87 points
$20
A sturdy French red to enjoy with a meaty meal.
Jean-Luc Baldes 2018 Chapelle Du Clos Cahors
87 points
$20
A rich, chewy, oaky Cahors for robust winter pairing.
Eternelle Favorite 2020 Rosé Côtes de Provence
87 points
$23
A crisp and fruity rose with a pleasingly stoney and dry finish.
Chateau Hyot 2018 Reserve Red Blend Côtes de Castillon
87 points
$40
A solid Cotes de Castillon Bordeaux with effortless pairability.
Chateau de Ribebon 2018 Cabernet Franc Bordeaux Supèrieur
87 points
$55
A juicy weeknight Bordeaux.
Pierre de Fontval 2019  Roaix, Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge
86 points
$15
Best Buy
A solid Cotes du Rhone Villages for the everyday table.
86 points $15 Best Buy
Jean Sambardier 2017 Les Fouillouses Beaujolais Julienas
86 points
$18.99
A solid French red for simple meals and easy weeknight sipping.
86 points $18.99
Chateau La Rose du Pin 2016  Bordeaux Rouge
85 points
$15
A tannic, somewhat plodding French red that needs a fatty steak to balance.
Chateau Redon 2016  Bordeaux Rouge
85 points
$15
A firm and highly pairable weeknight Bordeaux
Pierre de Fontval 2019  Vinsobres
85 points
$15
A simple dry-yet-fruity red for everyday indulging.
Vignobles Bayle-Carreau 2016 Chateau Landreau Cotes de Bourg
85 points
$19
A zesty Cotes de Bourg with outgoing acidity and a peppery finish.
Chateau de Ribebon 2018 Reserve Red Blend Bordeaux Supèrieur
85 points
$40
A bold and chewy quaffer for the weeknight table.
Gardian 2019 Grande Réserve Cabernet-Merlot Coteaux de Béziers IGP
84 points
$12
A fruity, oaky melange.
Pierre de Fontval 2019  Rochegude, Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge
84 points
$15
A solid table red for casual dinners.
Rose AlleE’ NV Sparkling Rosé France
84 points
$19
A simple bright and bubbly summer quaffer.
Blanc Limé NV  France
81 points
$18
A punch-like wine for poolside sips.
Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Wine/Review-2021-04-06-France.aspx