French Wine! The Best Wines From France. French wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good! Reviews and recommendations from Reverse Wine Snob

Blue Shell Rosé – Simply Satisfying

August 8, 2023

A nice rosé find for just $7.99 at Trader Joe’s, we review the Blue Shell Rosé from Southern France. Like … Read more

Kirkland Signature Champagne Brut – An Affordable Luxury

June 4, 2023

Costco delivers yet again with this authentic (grand cru) Champagne at an unheard of price, the Kirkland Signature Champagne Brut. … Read more

Chateau Roudier Montagne Saint-Emilion – A Good Value

May 16, 2023

Another affordable Bordeaux find at Trader Joe’s, we review the Chateau Roudier Montagne Saint-Emilion. The label doesn’t specify the blend … Read more

Baron De Taste Reserve Margaux From Trader Joe’s

April 27, 2023

Another Trader Joe’s find from a prestigious area of Bordeaux, but does it measure up? We review the Baron De … Read more

Trader Joe’s Diamond Reserve Pauillac Review

April 15, 2023

A true Diamond Reserve or just a big name? We review the new Trader Joe’s Diamond Reserve Pauillac Lot #04. … Read more

Chateau de Rouanne Vinsobres – Deliciously Dark and Chewy

March 23, 2023

A splurgeworthy find from an estate dating back to 1150, the Chateau de Rouanne Vinsobres. A GSM blend of 50% … Read more

B by Fonbadet Bordeaux – What A Find!

March 21, 2023

Trader Joe’s slashes the price on an expensive, high scoring Bordeaux. We review the B by Fonbadet Bordeaux. OK, we’re … Read more

E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge – A Classic Rhone Value

February 13, 2023

A great wine for the price that is widely available, including at some Costco locations. We review the E. Guigal … Read more

Miraval Provence Rosé – Tasty Stuff

February 4, 2023

Does it live up to the hype? We review the Miraval Cotes de Provence Rosé. A dry rosé blend of … Read more

Les Portes de Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc – Quite The Deal

January 29, 2023

A $7 steal from Trader Joe’s, Les Portes de Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc from Bordeaux, France.

Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé – Strawberry Fields Forever

December 29, 2022

Bubbly makes everything better, especially if it’s the Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé. 100% Pinot Noir Rosé from Alsace, … Read more

Chateau de Marsan Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux Review

December 28, 2022

A smooth, dense and delicious $8 find from Costco, we review the Chateau de Marsan Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux. 70% … Read more

Faire La Fete Brut – Crisp and Tasty

December 28, 2022

Pair it with salty snacks and a good football game! A tasty sparkling wine at a great Costco price, the … Read more

Department 66 D66 Others – Dark, Inky, Delicious Grenache Goodness

November 29, 2022

A beautiful, but high alcohol blend (at an great Costco price) from the Cotes Catalanes appellation in Southern France near … Read more

Le Fat Bastard Pinot Noir – Simple But Good

November 14, 2022

Smooth, fresh and fruity, we review the Le Fat Bastard Pinot Noir from southern France. Pinot Noir primarily from from … Read more

Loudenotte Cuvée Réservée Pinot Noir From Trader Joe’s

September 30, 2022

Loudenotte Cuvee Reservee Pinot Noir From Trader Joe's

Drinkable $6.99 French Pinot Noir from Trader Joe’s? We review the Loudenotte Cuvée Réservée Pays d’Oc Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir … Read more

Laurent Dublanc Tradition et Terroir Cotes du Rhone from Trader Joe’s

September 8, 2022

A solid little GSM blend, we review the Laurent Dublanc Tradition et Terroir Cotes du Rhone from Trader Joe’s. While … Read more

Hampton Water Rosé – Good Medicine

September 6, 2022

Bon Jovi plus Gerard Bertrand equals a delicious dry rosé? We review the Hampton Water Rosé, available widely including at … Read more

Le Fat Bastard Chardonnay – Just Right

September 3, 2022

Surprisingly balanced and light on its feet, we review Le Fat Bastard Chardonnay. 100% Chardonnay from Languedoc, France. The wine … Read more

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August 25, 2022

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Chateau des Rochers Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux Review

August 22, 2022

Quite the find at Costco for just $6.99, we review the Chateau des Rochers Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux. Merlot from … Read more

North Forty-Five.2 Pauillac – Pauillac In A Pinch

August 20, 2022

A wine from an exclusive region in Bordeaux at an unheard-of price, we review the latest vintage of the North … Read more

Edouard Delaunay Septembre Pinot Noir – A Bounty of Good Taste

August 17, 2022

A fresh, balanced and tasty wine, the Edouard Delaunay Septembre Pinot Noir. 100% Pinot Noir from several areas in Burgundy, … Read more

Art of Earth Rosé – Quaffable

August 3, 2022

A tasty blend of organically grown Grenache and Syrah from France, we review the Art of Earth Rosé. A dry … Read more

Tenebres GSM – Bring On The Jam

July 8, 2022

A sweeter and jammier version of another popular GSM blend from Trader Joe’s, we review the Ténèbres GSM. 34% Grenache, … Read more

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July 7, 2022

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