French Mixed Reds

6 bottles for $89.99 $15/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping Case of 12 for $144.99 $12.08/bottle + $1/bottle shipping Tasting notes & discussion 10

Typically $20 - $37/bottle from various French wineries
Vintage 2020 - 2022 from appellations like Chinon, Sancerre, Vacqueyras, Gigondas, and Costerieres de Nimes
One of each in the 6-pack, two of each in the case EXCEPT an extra 2021 Domaine des Freres Les Pucelles and one 2021 Dauvergne Ranvier
Available for AL; AZ; CA; CO; CT; DC; FL; GA; IA; ID; IL; IN; KS; KY; LA; MA; MD; ME; MI; MN; MO; MT; NC; ND; NE; NH; NJ; NM; NV; NY; OH; OK; OR; PA; RI; SC; SD; TN; TX; VA; VT; WA; WI; WV; WY
Sold by participating winery or licensee, fulfilled by Wine Country Connect

About the regions: There are four different wineries represented here, and that’s a lot of info to cram onto the front page. Click on through to the specifications for more detailed info on each, but it might be nice to give you an idea of where these places are here!

The Chinon of the 2021 Domaine des Freres offerings is around the heart of the Loire Valley, while the famous Sancerre region of the 2022 Domaine de la Garenne Rouge is on the far eastern end, the Upper Loire. Gigondas and Vacqueyras, both seen with the 2020 Domaine D’Ourea’s offerings, are in the Southern Rhône Valley, very close to each other but separate appellations. Then Costerieres de Nimes, with the 2021 Dauvergne Ranvier Costerieres de Nimes, is technically also Rhône, but is nearly on the Mediterranean coast between Avignon and Marseille.

The Menagerie

TASTING NOTES:
2020 Domaine D’Ourea Vacqueyras - “Our Vacqueyras reflects the harmony and wisdom of old Grenache. It speaks with grace and elegance in a right and pure register.” (AbV 14%, 85% Grenache 5% Cinsault 5% Carignan 5% Mourvèdre)

2021 Dauvergne Ranvier Costerieres de Nimes - “This is a round and fruity wine. The nose seduces with notes of black berries and ripe red fruits (raspberry). The palate is first ample and round, then develops and concludes with a fresh and fine finish.“ (Syrah with Grenache)

2022 Domaine de la Garenne Rouge - “A part of the production is aged in oak barrels, enabling the creation of well-balanced wines, subtly but not excessively oaked, with characteristic aromas of red fruits such as morello cherries. Round in the mouth with a garnet-red appearance flecked with hints of violet.” (AbV 13%, Pinot Noir)

2020 Domaine des Freres Chinon Les Moulins de Beau Puy - “The millarge soil produces wines that are approachable in their youth. The fine clay enhances the aromatic complexity and aging potential. Les Moulins de Beau Puy is therefore enjoyable now but can also be cellared for ten years or more. This is the neighboring plot of Les Pucelles. For terroir enthusiasts, a comparative tasting of the two wines is highly recommended.” (AbV 12.5%, Cabernet Franc)

2021 Domaine des Freres Les Pucelles - “This north-facing slope, with its typical Véron terroir of millarges (decomposed tuffeau limestone) over yellow tuffeau, gives the wine an ethereal profile and, at the same time, significant aromatic complexity. Les Pucelles is very drinkable now but will certainly reach its peak after 2-3 years of cellaring. This is the neighboring plot of Moulins de Beau Puy. For terroir enthusiasts, a comparative tasting of the two wines is highly recommended.” (AbV 12.5%, Cabernet Franc)

2020 Domaine D’Ourea Gigondas - “A typical blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault it shows a nuanced balance of ripe red and black fruit – think Morello cherry, blackberry, and blood orange zest – wrapped in notes of mountain herbs, black olive, and wet river stone. Pure, energetic, and vibrant, with fine-grained tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish that hums with freshness, this is a Southern Rhône stunner that’s drinking beautifully now (but make no mistake, this will hold up well for another decade at least).” (AbV 14%, 70% Grenache 20% Syrah 10% Cinsault)

Who's buying this?

How are you buying your bottles?

Which do you find most appealing/interesting?

2020 Domaine D'Ourea Vacqueyras
2021 Dauvergne Ranvier Costières de Nîmes
2022 Domaine de la Garenne Rouge, Sancerre
2020 Domaine des Freres Chinon Les Moulins de Beau Puy
2021 Domaine des Freres Les Pucelles, Chinon
2020 Domaine D'Ourea Gigondas