Provincial Vineyards

Alain Graillot

Les Chenes Vert Crozes-Hermitage Marsanne Roussanne Blend 2014

Marsanne/Roussanne blend, predominantly Roussanne. Rich, well rounded with citrus and yellow peach. Slate, candied lemon, honeysuckle, and provincial herbs on the finish. Absolutely gorgeous. — 10 years ago

Château de Berne

Impatience Côtes de Provence Rosé 2014

Katherine Bordelon
9.2

A wonderful representation of a provincial Rhone rose. Enjoyed it with tuna. Will be drinking this all summer long. — 10 years ago

Edmond Bordelon
with Edmond

Clos des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2000

Provincial herbs on the nose. Screams CDP. Drinking very well right now. — 11 years ago

Cerbaiona

Cerbaiona di Diego Molinari Brunello di Montalcino 2010

Stunning for its finesse contrasted by remarkable elegance, the 2010 Cerbaiona provides a bouquet of lifted red fruits, exotic spice, provincial herbs, and pretty red floral tones. The textures were silky and refined, hovering on the palate, with notes of fresh savory herbs, green olive, and ripe black cherry, which seemed to swing back and forth from sweet to savory. A coating of fine tannin saturated the senses with hints of cherry and herbs on the long finish. — 10 years ago

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Domaine de la Charbonnière

Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 1994

Lavender and other provincial herbs. Delightful. — 10 years ago

Gary WestbyCleora Campbell
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I love old fashioned Chateauneuf! This had all of the flesh and dark fruit of its warm, southern origin as well as the distinctive herbs-de-Provence aroma that only comes from here. It was as close to heavy as it could be without going over the top and went very well with the grilled sausage. Is this style extinct? I haven't had a bottle of CNDP from this century that wasn't too fat for me.
9.7

Castello del Poggio

Provincia di Pavia Moscato

Moscato provincial do Paris - Costello del poggio; $15.99 / bottle. This is the Olive Garden equivalent — 12 years ago

Ontañón

Clarete Rosado Rioja Tempranillo Viura 2013

ONX Wines
9.5

Provincial in style, lovely acid with a hint of mixed berry...perfect for a sunset aperitif! — 10 years ago

Smith Wooton

Napa Valley Cabernet Franc 2012

S Butterfield
9.1

Decadent nose of vanilla raspberry spiciness with provincial herbs lingering. Dry tannin up front balanced by a juicy shot of acidity on the finish. Solid fruit presence but the peppery 2011 vintage is more my style. — 10 years ago