France Reviews

Steely pink coral color. Aromas of cherry candies, strawberry rhubarb pie, and hibiscus with a supple, bright, dryish light body and a graceful, intriguing, agreeable lavender candies, sweet raspberry, and strawberry buttercream finish. Rose lovers will appreciate this fruit forward gem from Provence.

Indigo color. Aromas of figs and fruit leather, sandalwood, honey butter and kirsch, and leather and licorice with a chewy, vibrant, fruity full body and a smooth, complex, long blackberry compote, creme brulee, and incense finish with well-integrated, chewy tannins and light oak flavor. A rich and chewy French red that will be great as a sipper or at foodie’s table.

Dusty garnet color. Aromas of ground nuts, herbal honey and speck on sunflower toast, dried fruits, and potato flour with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, subtle, long asian spiced plums, yams, and caramelized nuts finish with light oak flavor. A full throttle, chewy, and appetizing Southern French red that will be fun to pair with.

Silvery pink color. Aromas of strawberry, hints of cranberry, and dried herbs with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light body and a smooth, agreeable subtle hints of lavender finish with no oak flavor. A cheery Provençal rose.

Brick red color. Aromas and flavors of artisanal chocolate berry bar, craisins and goji berries, spicy tomato chutney, and floral tea with a satiny, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, interesting, medium-long finish that shows notes of berries in cream and butter praline with well-integrated, fine tannins and light oak flavor. Super silky and tasty Grenache-led French red that glides across the palate with poise.

Brick red color. Aromas and flavors of spiced berries, orange marmalade, fine waxed wood, and incense with a satiny, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a silky, elegant, long finish revealing shades of blackberry compote, marinated root vegetables, and oyster sauce with chewy, well-integrated tannins. A delicious, robust and elegant Rhone red that will be very versatile.

Dusty ruby color. Aromas and flavors of banana taffy, glazed cherries, and butter roasted nuts with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a silky, delightful, long finish with notes of cedar pencil shavings, pomegranate, spiced nuts, and cherry pipe tobacco with chewy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A finely tuned Gigondas that delivers an appealing panoply of flavors and textures.

Pink coral color. Aromas and flavors of hints of peach, geranium, and thyme with a supple, crisp, petillant, dryish light body and a seamless, engaging, medium-length finish with notes of melon and jasmine with no oak flavor. A very Provençal rose with subtle nuances of the French countryside and a lean, acid driven personality.

Ruby black color. Aromas and flavors of chocolate bran muffin, spicy berry juniper chutney, and smoky toffee and meats with a satiny, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a silky, compelling, long finish evoking touches of grilled citrus, spiced nuts, and hint of sausage with chewy, crunchy tannins and light oak flavor. A chewy, suave and savory red with appetizing umami notes that will compliment a rich meal.

Silvery pink color. Aromas and flavors of strawberry, thyme, and oregano with a supple, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light body and a graceful, breezy finish evoking suggestions of white melon with no oak flavor. A delightful rose with a great sense of place.

Steely pink coral color. Aromas and flavors of hints of rose petals and gravel with a supple, dry light body and a polished, rapid finish revealing notes of tart rhubarb on custard and watermelon with no oak flavor. A dry and supple Rose for al fresco enjoyment.

Brick red color. Aromas and flavors of pickled sour cherries and watermelon rinds, spiced toffee and jam, and lilacs with a supple, bright, fruity medium body and a graceful, compelling, medium-length finish that exhibits notes of tamarind and choke cherries with chewy tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. A vibrant, chewy Rhone red blend with appealing fruit and texture.

Dusty garnet color. Aromas and flavors of berry and raisin meringue pie, clementine soufflé, and cranberry vinaigrette with a supple, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, refreshing, medium-long finish displaying accents of chocolate covered citrus peels, roasted root vegetables, and cedar with well-integrated, chewy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A round and warming French red sipper.

Dusty garnet color. Aromas of pickled root vegetables, carob bran muffin, and rye toast with blueberry acai jam with a silky, spiced apples and clementines, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, intriguing, long spiced apples and clementines and walnuts and cedar finish with crunchy, chewy tannins and light oak flavor. A nicely balanced red with plenty to offer for pairings and parties.

Brick red color. Aromas and flavors of cocoa-scented candle, gherkin, confit, and black garlic with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a graceful, intriguing, medium-long finish that presents accents of cherry pit and twigs with chewy, fine tannins and light oak flavor. A chewy, savory red that will play nicely at the table.

Garnet color. Aromas and flavors of malted chocolate nut bar, butter and molasses sautéed marcona almonds, yeasty soda rye bread with raisins, and sassafras with a satiny, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, medium-length finish with accents of cherry creme brulee, ground nuts, and mossy earth with dusty, earthy tannins and light oak flavor. An earthy red that will work well with hearty meat dishes.

Amber salmon color. Aromas and flavors of figs with honey, dates, and toffee-covered nuts with a silky, crisp, effervescent, dry medium body and an even, refreshing, medium-length finish with notes of strawberry coulis and creme fraiche with no oak flavor. Mature notes of dried fruit and nuts star in this dry, food-friendly Champagne.

Pink coral color. Aroma of strawberry yogurt with a satiny, vibrant, dryish light-to-medium body and an even, interesting, breezy red cassis, watermelon, juicy citrus, and stone finish with no oak flavor. A juicy, accessible rose.

Steely pink coral color. Aromas and flavors of thyme, gravel, hints of cranberry, and melon with a supple, lively, light body and a graceful, carefree finish with no oak flavor. A delicate, acid-driven rose for summer sipping.

Garnet color. Savory aromas and flavors of beef bouillon and soup mix, dark roasted berries, and paprika and cumin with a supple, crisp, dryish medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-length finish displaying accents of singed orange rind, cranberries, and marinated beets and mustard greens with crunchy, dusty tannins and moderate oak flavor. A nice dry and coating red blend that will shine brightly at the table.

Silvery pink color. Aromas and flavors of spiced watermelon and strawberry, dried cherry and banana, nuts, and flax with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a sleek, medium-length finish that exhibits touches of strawberry-banana salad and hint of cedar with no oak flavor. A charming French rose with an effortless, easy-drinking character yet enough structure for food.

Ruby black color. Aromas and flavors of ripe cantaloupe, cherry gelee, and hints of cedar with a lightly tannic, crisp, light-to-medium body and a smooth, quick finish evoking notes of red apple, carob, and vanilla with drying tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. A Beaujolais charmer for the table.

Pale golden straw color. Aromas and flavors of balloons, apricot preserves, turkish delight, struck match, and almond croissant with a satiny, lively, finely carbonated, light body and a tingling, delightful, medium-length finish that exhibits notes of buttered parker dinner rolls and lemon curd with a suggestion of oak flavor. A crisp and lively everyday sparkler with toasty charm.

Steely amber color. Aromas of golden apple, parchment, and pickled ramps with a satiny, vibrant, finely carbonated, dry light-to-medium body and a smooth, buoyant kumquat, yeasty buns, and minerals finish. A bubbly quaffer for everyday celebrations.

Pale yellow straw color. Aromas and flavors of hints of dried pineapple, dried grass, and hints of asparagus with a supple, soft, dry light body and a seamless, brisk finish with no oak flavor. A soft white quaffer for lazy days.

Dusty garnet color. Aromas and flavors of buttery praline, cherry-plum-pepper compote, twigs and leaves, and olive pit with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a delightful, medium-long finish displaying notes of berry custard pie and cedar with light oak flavor. A rock solid Rhone for elevating everyday pleasure.

Yellow straw color. Aromas and flavors of melon and lemon skin, apple seeds, and linen with a lean, shy, bone-dry light-to-medium body and an even, momentary finish imparting nuances of pear skin and core, lemon spritzed jicamas and radishes, and birch water. A dry and somewhat austere white Rhone blend for the table.