An elegant and quite famous by now Jaboulet red wine from the Côtes du Rhône region in France. This Côtes du Rhône takes its name from the 45th North parallel which runs two kilometres from the cellars of Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné.
Technical Data: This is a blend of 60% Grenache Grape and 40% Syrah from 25 years old vines . The wine was aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness of its fruits.
Description: Bright ruby red in color. Aromatic wine loaded with red fruits and spices. On the palate, rounded tannins for a full bodied wine, redcurrant and plumy flavors are in charge here up until the Syrah characteristic spiciness kicks in. Some cedary note and pepper are also present. This wine, has a nice bite in the end, but it is not overwhelming, on the contrary, the fruity flavors and the spiciness are well integrated together to construct a delightfully complex wine with a long lasting finish.
Food Pairing & Service: I strongly recommend to pair this wine with food such as Grilled/roasted meats or Cheeses.
Score: 9/10.
Ageing Potential: This Côtes du Rhône should be drunk young, within 1 to 5 years.
Price as seen on DC shelf: $15.99
A very fruity medium bodied Beaujolais-Villages from the Negociant Louis Jadot located in Burgundy France.
Technical Data: 100% Gamay .
Description: Bright purple in color. Quite enticing nose with a load of fresh red fruits aromas and a hint of spice. On the palate, the entrance is firm, but nice and refreshing, with smooth tannins, good balance and a long lasting finish. Plumy and raspberries flavors followed by dark cherries are dominating here. The wine shows off as well a pinch of white pepper, a smudge of cedar and Rose flavors. A complex wine at a not so complex price!
Food Pairing & Service: Very versatile wine. Can be drunk by itself or accompany food such as Grilled red meat, white fish and cheeses. It will also do wonders with your summer’s light dishes!
Score: 8/10.
Ageing Potential: This Beaujolais-Villages is supposed to be drunk young although it can be kept easily up to 5 years.
Price as seen on DC shelf: $14.59.
A quite refreshing medium bodied White wine from the Negociant Louis Jadot in Burgundy France.
Technical Data: 100% Chardonnay . Vinified in stainless steel tanks in order to extract the maximum floral and fruity aromas and freshness.
Description: Bright gold color. A very appealing fragrant nose full of tropical and stone fruits and floral scent. A quite refreshing medium bodied dry wine showing off a nice acidity and good balance thru and thru. On the palate, lots of fruits flavors such as peach and pineapple laced with elderflower flavors. A hint of white pepper and limestone are present as well. All these flavors mingled together contribute to make this wine a great one to enjoy chilled and rather young to benefits of its freshness.
Food Pairing & Service: Very versatile wine. This wine can stand alone without being ashamed of itself or pair sublimely a wild range of dishes, it would best accompany seafood in general and shellfish. My personal favorite would be with a grilled fish like “Salmon on a cedar plank”. Consider also pairing it with lemon and herb roast chicken as well as grilled vegetable . Any dish served with saffron rice will do too, as will any Asian Fusion Food as well. Serve chilled. Perfect during Summer Time as well!
Score: 9/10.
Ageing Potential: This wine will be at its best within 5 years of its vintage, if kept in good conditions of temperature and humidity.
Price as seen on DC shelf: $18.99, considering this is a Burgundy it is an excellent Price for it, stack it up.
Table wine made from Syrah from the Minervois and Cabardes region in Southern France produced by the well-known Gallo from California.
Technical Data: 100% Syrah, portions of the wine aged in stainless steel tanks and in new American and French oak. Upon completion of aging, the final wine was blended, filtered, and fined.
Description: Deep purple-to-black color with violet accents.Aromas of blackberry and cassis with spicy overtones and subtle floral hints. For the palate, jammy core of blackberry with back notes of vibrant red fruit.
Food Pairing & Service: Ideally suited to Lamb, Pasta, Cassoulet and Roasted Duck.
Score: 6/10
Suggested Retail Price: $9.99
Table wine made from Merlot from Limoux, Minervois and Cabardes Region in Southern France produced by the well-known Gallo from California.
Technical Data: 100% Merlot, portions of the wine aged in stainless steel tanks and in new American and French oak. Upon completion of aging, the final wine was blended, filtered, and fined.
Description: Ruby red color with purple accents. Aromas of black currant and cherry with hints of spice and vanilla. Dark red berry characters on the palate with subtle tones of vanilla, jam, and spice.
Food Pairing & Service: Ideally suited to Meatloaf, Beef Stew, Grilled Lamb Chops, Risotto, Quail.
Score: 6/10
Suggested Retail Price: $9.99
Table wine made from Chardonnay from Limooux Region in Southern France produced by the well-known Gallo from California.
Technical Data: 100% chardonnay. 20% of the wine was fermented in older oak barrels for a fuller, softer mouthfeel with the balance of the cuvee fermenting in stainless steel tanks. A portion of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation. Prior to bottling, components were selected, blended, then fined and filtered.
Description: Brilliant, pale yellow color. Aromas of tropical fruit and vanilla with hints of flowers and toasted oak. Crisp and vibrant entrance on the palate, medium bodied wine with apple and citrus flavors and creamy oak finish
Food Pairing & Service: Ideally suited to grilled fish, shellfish, Roast veal and Rotisserie chicken. Serve chilled.
Score: 7/10
Suggested Retail Price: $9.99
Casual everyday wine from the Loire Valley.
Technical Data: 100% Melon de Bourgogne also called Muscadet. Low temperature fermentation under inert atmosphere.
Description: Pale straw yellow color. Delicate nose with floral notes. Crisp entrance, lean, subtle and dry medium-bodied wine focused on floral flavors.
Food Pairing & Service: Ideally suited to oysters, seafood and poultry. Serve chilled.
Score: 7/10
Suggested Retail Price: $7.49
Casual everyday wine from the Loire Valley.
Technical Data: 100% Chenin Blanc.
Description: Bright gold color. Richly fragrant with hints of honey, ripe pears and brioche. On the palate, sweet entrance for a well balanced medium-bodied wine showing flavors of honey mingled with pears and apple. Sweet wine but not overly sweet.
Food Pairing & Service: Ideally suited to nuts, foie gras, pates, fish dishes and desserts. Serve chilled.
Score: 7/10
Suggested Retail Price: $7.49
A delightful dry Rose from the Loire Valley
Technical Data: 100% Cabernet Franc. From vineyards between Nantes and the Touraine region of the Loire Valley. The soil is a mixture of tuffeau (chalk) and sand.
Description: Delicate salmon pink color. Aromas of strawberries and cherries. A dry wine with full, tempting flavors and balanced acidity. Supple in the palate, loads with fruits and elegance
Food Pairing & Service: Ideally suited to seafood, shellfish and goat’s milk cheeses. Serve chilled.
Score: 8/10
Suggested Retail Price: $7.49
Dry NV Sparkling Wine of extraordinary quality at a very attractive price from France.
Technical Data: 50% Chenin Blanc, 25 % Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Chardonnay. This sparkling wine is made from 100% Loire grapes. Because of its northern location, the grapes maintain an excellent balance of high acidity. Consistency and quality are carefully monitored to create very fine bubbles. The dosage has been perfected to make a clean, fruity but, dry sparkling wine
Description: Pale gold color. Delicate floral aromas. Medium-bodied wine. Crisp and clean with fine bubbles and ripe melon flavors. Good acidity and good balance.
Food Pairing & Service: Served chilled. This sparkling wine can accompany an entire meal or be served as an aperitif.
Score: 8/10
Suggested Retail Price: $8.99
