Noshies goes international! This week, we here at the best wine shop on the Palouse, bring the most famous reds from the most famous wine regions of France. These fantastic wines highlight their regions with true old-world style and flavors, and what is even better is that all these wines are under $20.00!
Starting off in northern France, the Burgundy region produces the delicate and famous Pinot Noir. The 2017 Nicolas Potel Bourgogne Pinot Noir is one of these gems, with its delicate ruby color and soft aromas of white flowers, and bing cherries. The flavors bear notes of honeyed black fruit and subtle toastiness.
Next, we will visit the temperate region by the sea, Bordeaux. Here, you’ll sample a great red powerhouse from the right bank, the 2016 Chateau de Micouleau Merlot. This full bodied red boasts some powerful raspberry, red currant and earthy mint flavors with aromas of minerality, toasted oak and darker plum. Don’t let the movie Sideways fool you, you shouldn’t pass on this merlot.
Finally, to the beautiful Rhone region, where the warm suns of the French Riviera mix with the cool air of the Mediterranean Sea, where syrah is king. The Cotes du Rhone Reserve is a delicate mix of syrah, grenache and just a little splash of mourvèdre. It bears a fleshy mix of mulberry and cassis flavors with soft tannins and mineral stony finish, with just a hint of spice.
The Old World is the cradle of fine wine, and these reds are not to be missed. All of them are easy to drink by themselves or with a meal, and on top of that they are easy to buy. Inexpensive and of premium quality, these wines should not be missed!