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Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Syrah, 2021, Rhone, France

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Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Syrah, 2021, Rhone, France

Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Syrah, 2021, Rhone, France

 

This syrah from Paul Jaboulet Aîné, in the Rhone of France is a marmite wine, its  love it or hate it red wine when its first opened. Its dry, medium bodied and very juicy with rich aromas and flavours of blackcurrant and hints of spice but with a tanker full of herbs thrown in. When I tried it the next day much of the overpowering herb flavours had disapated. It’s not bad with all the herby nores but not what I was expecting, but it is also more juice focused and one dimensional.  Even at £6.99 at Majestic Wines on a mixed 6 offer i couldn’t give it more points, sorry not for me.

 

La Belle Angèle, Pinot Noir, 2021, Languedoc, France

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La Belle Angèle, Pinot Noir, 2021, Languedoc, France

A cheap pinot noir is always worth trying because to get a good one is hard and this one from La Belle Angèle from the Languedoc, France is cheap at £7.50. Dry, and easy drinking it’s OK but there’s too much sour cherry at the expense of structure and other flavours. Better when having with food, cheese in my case, it’s one to consider for a BBQ or party.

Rhonea, Notre Dame des Vignes, Visan, 2020, Rhone, France

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Rhonea, Notre Dame des Vignes, Visan, 2020, Rhone, France

Rhonea, Notre Dame des Vignes, Visan, 2020, Rhone, France

This is a typical Rhone style red wine made with the Grenache and Syrah grapes. It has depth and length, its dry with good balance acidity and lots of black fruit flavours with hints of Violet and the smackering of pepper. At £10 a bottle is excellent value

 

Prosper Maufoux, Puligny-Montrachet, 1er Cru, La Garenne 2018, Burgundy, France

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Prosper Maufoux, Puligny-Montrachet, 1er Cru, La Garenne 2018, Burgundy, France

Prosper Maufoux, Puligny-Montrachet, 1er Cru, La Garenne 2018, Burgundy, France

 

This Chardonnay from Prosper Maufoux, Premier Cru, in Burgundy, France is a great example of an amazing wine, one that all should try but at £100+ a bottle very few will. Its dry with great length and balanced acidity.  Lots of stone fruit and a softness that coats the whole mouth, truly superb.

Domaine de la Potardiere, Muscadet Sevre et Maine, 2019, Loire, France

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Domaine de la Potardiere, Muscadet Sevre et Maine, 2019, Loire, France

Domaine de la Potardiere, Muscadet Sevre et Maine, 2019, Loire, France

 

Loire wines are often decent value and high quality and this one from Domaine de la Potardiere is an excellent example. Being a Muscadet Sevre et Maine you get a dry, richly valued white wine with ripe citrus,  pineapple, peach, honey notes and sense that this could be a standard to judge others by.

At £15 a bottle it’s great value and not one to just guzzle

Aldi, Pierre Jaurant, Bordeaux Blend, 2020, France

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Aldi, Pierre Jaurant, Bordeaux Blend, 2020, France

Aldi, Pierre Jaurant, Bordeaux Blend, 2020, France

At times Aldi delights the wine drinker with a cheap wine that does what it’s meant to do, allow you to enjoy it without thinking about it and this Pierre Jaurant, Bordeaux Blend does that.

It’s a half decent dry red wine with firm tannins and lots of black fruit flavours. It’s uncomplicated and meant to just be drunk. At £5 a bottle it’s excellent value.

Domaine de la Jasse, 2011, Languedoc, F

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Domaine de la Jasse, 2011, Languedoc, France

Domaine de la Jasse, 2011, Languedoc, France

 

We use to drink Domaine de la Jasse blend in the past like there was no tomorrow and for good reason. Its a classy Languedoc blend but at £12 a bottle it’s not going to break the bank. Dry with now, soft mellow tannins theres loads of ripe black fruit with notes of tobacco, chocolate coffee and hints of oak and vanilla. This just got better at 12 years old than I remember it.

Cave de Lugny, Mâcon-Lugny, La Carte, 2019, Burgundy, France

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Cave de Lugny, Mâcon-Lugny, La Carte, 2019, Burgundy, France

Cave de Lugny, Mâcon-Lugny, La Carte, 2019, Burgundy, France

Ah a rather good Burgundy is worth trying and this one from Cave de Lugny is very good, really very good. Dry with plenty of acidity and good length. It’s got lots going on on the flavour side with peach, apple, melon, oak notes and mineral undertone all rounded with soft butter and vanilla hints.

At £15 a bottle it’s amazing value.

 

 

 

Le Chemin des Reves, Pic Saint-Loup ‘La Soie’ , Languedoc-Roussillon, 2012, France

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Le Chemin des Reves, Pic Saint-Loup 'La Soie' , Languedoc-Roussillon, 2012, France

Le Chemin des Reves, Pic Saint-Loup ‘La Soie’ , Languedoc-Roussillon, 2012, France

 

This red from Le Chemin des Reves, in the Languedoc is a classy wine, full of red nd black fruit flavours and aromas with depth and smoothness and warmth that makes you want more. It’s handled it’s age well and was excellent with a steak. At £20 a bottle it’s decent value too.

Chateau de Fesles, Cabernet Franc, 2016, Loire, France

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Chateau de Fesles, Cabernet Franc, 2016, Loire, France

Chateau de Fesles, Cabernet Franc, 2016, Loire, France

 

This Chateau de Fesles Cabernet Franc is quite stunning. Theres plenty of ripe, soft, black fruit flavours. It’s dry, bold and not overly complex, meaning it’s an easy red to drink with or without food. Excellent with steak and a cheese board.. At £20 a bottle it’s very well priced.