Sample These Rich Red And Crisp White French Summer Wines

The following wines come from the French wine regions within the Rhone Valley (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras), Provence, Languedoc, Brittany and Bordeaux (Saint-Émilion, Fronsac, Cadillac and Bourg).

Château George 7. Fronsac. 2022. 94+ points.

This 15% alcohol Merlot from Sally Evans on the right bank of Bordeaux originates from 40-year-old vines. Aged 18 months in French oak. A minestrone brew of dark, diverse, complex and compelling aromas including red plums, butterscotch, wild fennel and black licorice. Chewy and textured mid palate tannins and flavors include bouillon, blueberries and dark plums. Slight spice/cumin on a lip tingling finish. Pair with a piping hot meat pie or a blackberry tart dessert.

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