The best value in all of the Costco Kirkland Signature wines? We check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages. A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre from Cotes du Rhone Villages, France. … [Read more...]
French Wine! The Best Wines From France
For many people wine is synonymous with France. After all, it's been a part of the French way of life for hundreds of years. France is also home to some of the world's most expensive wines (in places like Bordeaux and Burgundy for example); however, that doesn't mean there aren't bargains to be had!
In our list of the Best Wines from France under $20 we make it easy. All of the good and none of the bad.
If you asked people to list what comes to mind when they think of the country of France, French wine would, without a doubt, be near the top of the list. But there is so much wine that comes from this place (and some of it is so incredibly expensive) that it can be dizzyingly complex to navigate your way around vino from this country.
With 15+ major wine regions in France (like the Rhone Valley and Languedoc), each with their own unique set of rules, it’s no wonder consumers find French wine so confusing. It also doesn't help that most French wines begin with the word "Château" or "Domaine" and have rather similar, old-fashioned looking labels!
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In this section, I offer a number of recommendations of my favorite, inexpensive wines from all over France, all offering tremendous quality. Let's get started on a lifelong journey of exploring the wine of France!
Read on for our list of The Best French Wines Under $20!
Domaine des Chers Julienas Vieilles Vignes - Fantastic
Now this is some good Beaujolais! We review the latest vintage of the Domaine des Chers Julienas Vieilles Vignes from Arnaud Briday. 100% Gamay from vines averaging 65 years of age in the hillsides of Julienas, Beaujolais, France. The wine is whole bunch fermented using … [Read more...]
Costco Grands Vins de Bordeaux Box Set Review
Four highly discounted Bordeaux wines in a wood box for a total of just $29.99, we review the 2020 edition of the Costco exclusive Grands Vins de Bordeaux box set! Four Bordeaux wines, with decent scores (90-91 points), for just $7.50 a bottle in a nice wood box. Whether … [Read more...]
INSIDER DEAL! Comanche Dog & Pony French Varietal Discovery Pack
THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Take a tour through 4 different, single vineyard, extremely small production, highly rated, and highly discounted French varieties … [Read more...]
Chateau des Jacques Moulin-A-Vent - Smooth, Complex and Tasty
An excellent example of cru Beaujolais, we review the Chateau des Jacques Moulin-A-Vent. 100% Gamay from 8 different sites in the Moulin-A-Vent AOC in the Beaujolais region of France. The wine is aged in oak casks, 50% new, for 10 months. … [Read more...]
Blue Shell Rosé - Simply Satisfying
A nice rosé find for just $7.99 at Trader Joe's, we review the Blue Shell Rosé from Southern France. Like a lot of Trader Joe's private labels, there's not much info available on this wine except that it comes from the Pays d'Oc wine region in Southern France. … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Chateauneuf du Pape - A Costco QPR Champ!
A high end wine now available under $20 thanks to Costco, we review the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Chateauneuf-du-Pape, as well as check out how a previous edition is holding up! A Southern Rhone blend of 70% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Cinsault and 10% … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Champagne Brut - An Affordable Luxury
Costco delivers yet again with this authentic (grand cru) Champagne at an unheard of price, the Kirkland Signature Champagne Brut. A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier sparkling wine from the grand cru village of Verzenay in the Champagne region of France. … [Read more...]
Chateau Roudier Montagne Saint-Emilion - A Good Value
Another affordable Bordeaux find at Trader Joe's, we review the Chateau Roudier Montagne Saint-Emilion. The label doesn't specify the blend but Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc are the only varieties permitted in the appellation. It is likely … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Cotes de Provence Rosé – Lip-Smackingly Good Stuff
This one never lasts long at Costco so stock up now! The highly refreshing and delicious Kirkland Signature Cotes de Provence Rosé is here. A rosé blend of 37% Grenache, 29% Cinsault, 10% Syrah, 7% Carignan, 7% Tibouren, 6% Vermentino and 4% Ugni Blanc wine from Cotes de … [Read more...]
Baron De Taste Reserve Margaux From Trader Joe's
Another Trader Joe's find from a prestigious area of Bordeaux, but does it measure up? We review the Baron De Taste Reserve Margaux. No details are given but given the Left Bank location this wine is likely a blend of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon but could also contain … [Read more...]
Trader Joe's Diamond Reserve Pauillac Review
A true Diamond Reserve or just a big name? We review the new Trader Joe's Diamond Reserve Pauillac Lot #04. Today we're checking out the fourth wine in Trader Joe's top of the line Diamond Reserves series. … [Read more...]
Chateau de Rouanne Vinsobres - Deliciously Dark and Chewy
A splurgeworthy find from an estate dating back to 1150, the Chateau de Rouanne Vinsobres. A GSM blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre from a single block of 50+ year-old vines in Vinsobres in the southern Rhone Valley of France. The wine is aged in cement … [Read more...]
B by Fonbadet Bordeaux - What A Find!
Trader Joe's slashes the price on an expensive, high scoring Bordeaux. We review the B by Fonbadet Bordeaux. OK, we're not quite sure how Trader Joe's managed this one. Unlike a lot of the wines they stock, there have been a few big-name sellers of this wine. Wine Access … [Read more...]
E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge - A Classic Rhone Value
A great wine for the price that is widely available, including at some Costco locations. We review the E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge. 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 10% Mourvedre from vines with an average age of 35 years throughout the southern Rhone Valley of France. The … [Read more...]
Miraval Provence Rosé - Tasty Stuff
Does it live up to the hype? We review the Miraval Cotes de Provence Rosé. A dry rosé blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Rolle and Syrah from vineyards close to the village of Correns in Provence, France. … [Read more...]
Pontificis GSM - A GSM Blend for the Masses
Another consistently good Trader Joe's pick, the Pontificis GSM. 45% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 20% Mourvedre from several different areas in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. This includes Tautavel (Grenache and Syrah), the Herault Plain (Syrah), Puicheric which … [Read more...]
Les Portes de Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc - Quite The Deal
A $7 steal from Trader Joe's, Les Portes de Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc from Bordeaux, France. … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur - A Bordeaux Bargain From Costco
Is it still quite the find at only $6.99? We check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot from Bordeaux, France. It is aged in French oak for 12 months. … [Read more...]
Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé - Strawberry Fields Forever
Bubbly makes everything better, especially if it's the Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé. 100% Pinot Noir Rosé from Alsace, France. This sparkling wine is made in the methode traditionnelle (the same as Champagne) where the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation … [Read more...]
Chateau de Marsan Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux Review
A smooth, dense and delicious $8 find from Costco, we review the Chateau de Marsan Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux. 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Lestiac-sur-Garonne district in Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux, France. The wine is aged 12 months in French oak … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Gigondas - Authentically Good
A solidly satisfying Southern Rhone bargain from Costco, we check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Gigondas, now a Bulk Buy! 85% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre from Gigondas, Southern Rhone Valley, France. … [Read more...]
Faire La Fete Brut - Crisp and Tasty
Pair it with salty snacks and a good football game! A tasty sparkling wine at a great Costco price, the Faire La Fete Brut. Sparkling wine made from 60% Chardonnay, 25% Chenin Blanc, 15% Pinot Noir from Limoux, France. … [Read more...]
Maison Barboulot Cabernet-Syrah – Full-Blown Delicious
A simply satisfying and super ripe table wine that will have you dreaming of your next European vacation, the Trader Joe's Maison Barboulot Cabernet-Syrah. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Syrah from the Languedoc in the South of France. The wine is fermented in concrete … [Read more...]
Department 66 D66 Others - Dark, Inky, Delicious Grenache Goodness
A beautiful, but high alcohol blend (at an great Costco price) from the Cotes Catalanes appellation in Southern France near Spain, the Department 66 Wines "D66" Others from Dave Phinney. Primarily Grenache along with Syrah and Carignan from vines up to 65 years of age in … [Read more...]
Le Fat Bastard Pinot Noir - Simple But Good
Smooth, fresh and fruity, we review the Le Fat Bastard Pinot Noir from southern France. Pinot Noir primarily from from select vineyards in the foothills of Massif Central near the communes of Pézenas and Narbonne, France. … [Read more...]
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