Friday, August 24, 2012

Great 2007 Southern France Reds

2007 was an amazing vintage in the Rhone and Southern France -- here are two amazing values from Provence..


Great buy!
Compare to The Wine Advocate suggested price of $21
2007 Bargemone Bargemone Cuvee Elisabeth Rouge....$11.99 
Coteaux d'Aix En Provence
"The star of this line-up is Bargemone’s blend of 40% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Grenache, the 2007 Cuvee Elisabeth. This outstanding, dark ruby/purple-tinged 2007 offers plenty of black cherry and cassis fruit, beautiful purity, medium body, attractive depth and suppleness, and no hard edges. Drink it over the next 3-4 years."
Rated 90/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2007 Bargemone Bargemone Coteaux d'Aix En Provence Rouge....$9.99 
Lowest price on Wine Searcher is $12.44
"As for the red wines, the 2007 red reveals beautifully sweet tannins as well as a sexy, sensual style. Its pure, kirsch and black fruit notes are offered in a medium-bodied, supple format. The 2007 Cuvee Marina red is a bigger, denser, more tannic and oaky effort, but it does not appear to be any better than the less expensive offering. It is built for a longer life of 3-4 years." -- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate  




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