Domaine Bernard Baudry
Le Domaine Chinon Cabernet Franc 2022
Violet, mushroom, green olive, raspberry. Juicy on the palate. Red fruit and bright acidity with soft, smooth tannins. Lingering olive and raspberry. Lovely, drinkable stuff. Almost like a love child of Syrah and Pinot Noir. — 2 months ago
Poggio Manfredi
Toscana Rosso Red Blend 2020
Cherry, balsamic, Sweet Tarts. Juicy on the palate with good acidity and soft, smooth tannins. A bit of VA. Not very complex but drinkable. — 2 months ago
Calvet
Réserve de Saint-Jacques Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2019
Cherry, cassis, mushroom, black pepper, mulch. Red fruit, black pepper, black tea on the palate. Medium acidity and tannins that are smooth. Maybe could use a little more structure, but tasty nonetheless. — a month ago
Charles Joguet
Les Luthines Chinon Cabernet Franc 2023
Nose of currants with some slight graphite and bell pepper. Fairly lean and juicy on the palate with underripe red fruit. Good acidity, smooth tannins with a touch of bitterness. A little dissolved CO2 as well which strikes me as odd. Not too complex. Pretty decent. — 2 months ago
Gérard Bertrand
Kosmos Mourvedre Blend 2019
GSM blend. Strawberry, beef jerky, mint, earth. Almost candied red fruit with good acidity and bitter, tea like tannins. A little course there. Not bad overall though. — 2 months ago
señorio de Prayla
Crianza Rioja Tempranillo 2020
Cherry, earth, maybe some coconut. Fruity, slightly confected. Medium acidity, soft tannin. Simple and inoffensive. — a month ago
Bodegas Juan Gil
12 Meses Silver Label Jumilla Monastrell 2022
Black currants, sweet oaky spices, cigar, coconut cream. Ripe, dark fruits, oaky spice (nutmeg, cinnamon), mild acidity, firm but smooth tannins. Some lingering grape candy.
A nice, affordable steak wine. — a month ago
Chateau Gemeillan
Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2016
Cassis, tobacco, mushroom/earth, Flintstone vitamins, dusty cellar. Darker, ripe fruits on the palate with some minerality on the finish. Medium acidity and tannin. Not bad. — 2 months ago
Château Mayne Guyon
Blaye Red Bordeaux Blend 2021
Plum, black cherry, maybe a touch of spiced chocolate. Somewhat lean on the palate. Good sour cherry acidity. Medium, slightly bitter tannins reminiscent of black tea. Not too bad. — 2 months ago
AJ Gubser
Blackberry, Big League Chew, cured meat, smoke. Dark fruits on the palate with some meaty, spicy notes on the mid palate that reminds me of chorizo. Medium acidity and medium, dusty tannins. Good stuff. — a month ago