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Reviews for 2023

March 2023 - France

March 2023 - France
This month's Wine feature is French Wines

France Reviews

Domaine Gille 2020 Single Vineyard 1er Cru Nuits St. Georges "Les Cailles"
95 points
$160
A seriously good wine as poured today, but there is so much complexity here that a decade of aging and integration will only further improve this wine that has the potential to be outstanding.
La Croix de Beauliac 2021 Création Côtes-Du-Rhône Rouge
94 points
$20
Best Buy
A seductively savory and distinctive Cotes du Rhone with a lovely melange of meaty and fruity tones.
94 points $20 Best Buy
Château Sainte Eulalie 2019 La Cantilene Minervois La Livinier
94 points
$29
An appetizingly chewy and darkly fruited French red for pleasure now or later.
Domaine Raspail-Ay 2019  Gigondas
94 points
$49.99
A classic and exceedingly delicious wine highlighting the qualities of Gigondas; can be consumed alone or with foods such as a rack of lamb.
94 points $49.99
La Croix De Saint Jean 2021 Lo Mainatge Minervois
93 points
$19
Best Buy
Imagine this BTG at a bistro in southern France paired with steak frites, and any local or tourist will be in love.
93 points $19 Best Buy
Alain Jaume 2020 Haut De Brun Côtes-Du-Rhône Rouge
93 points
$20
Best Buy
A chewy, toothsome, table friendly French red that is an easy choice for a meaty Mediterranean meal.
93 points $20 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2020  Gigondas
92 points
$13
Best Buy
An herbaceous, appealing Gigondas with a distinctive personality; savory, earthy, and complex.
92 points $13 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2020 Cuvee Du Terroir Des Papes Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge
92 points
$13
Best Buy
A nicely executed CdP with ample fruit and great structure; rich earthy fruit flavors are backed with a savory complexity.
92 points $13 Best Buy
La Croix Du Père Michel 2021 Red Blend Minervois
92 points
$14
Best Buy
A nice balance of fruity, savory, and rich, this is an excellent pop and pour for grilling season.
92 points $14 Best Buy
Vignobles Lassagne 2021 Le Big Boss Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$27
Earthy and distinctly Old World; complex enough to pair with an extravagant dinner but approachable enough to have on your average Tuesday evening.
Kirkland Signature 2020 Premiere Cru Chablis
90 points
$17
Best Buy
A rich, oaky but not woody, Chablis with ample fruit and finesse.
90 points $17 Best Buy
Emile Beyer 2021 Les Traditions Pinot Gris
89 points
$26
A flavorful white wine that will keep you coming back to the glass wondering what aroma you will find this time; nice complexity that holds your interest on the wine.
Morpho 2022 Rosé Coteaux Daix En Provence
88 points
$14
Best Buy
A zesty and food friendly example of Provence Rosé that will enliven the atmosphere around any summer dinner table.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Domaine Terres Gentilles 2021  Chardonnay
87 points
$40
Bright acidity balanced with well rounded fruit flavors, this is a dry, lean example of Village Macon Chardonnay.
Alain De La Treille 2021  Pinot Noir
86 points
$15
Best Buy
A pleasant, easy drinking Pinot from an unexpected locale.
86 points $15 Best Buy
Château De Ségriès 2020  Côtes-Du-Rhône Rouge
86 points
$21
A nice and fruity French sipper.
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