The change in season calls for some delicious transitional red wines. If you are looking for light-to-medium, affordable French Red Wines, here’s the perfect top 5 to have on rotation this upcoming fall season.
Le Saint-Estèphe de Cos Labory 2020
This special Saint-Estèphe bottling blends Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, produced by Château Cos Labory and distributed nationwide exclusively by Milligan.
Features blackberry, bilberry, cedar and earthy aromas in the nose, and hints of black olive developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, good fruit concentration with well integrated oak.
Le Saint-Estèphe de Cos Labory is the perfect light and airy transitional red!
Pairings:
Grilled meats like steak, veal and pork. Hard cheese like Roqueford.
Château L’Orangerie Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Produced by the Entre-Deux-Mers family estate, Château L’Orangerie’s silky and unique 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is ideal for when the temperature starts to drop.
Deep, intense purplish-red. The nose is open, bewitching and highly aromatic, with notes of violet, blackcurrant and ripe fruit. A well-balanced wine structured by rich tannins and a charming, persistent, delicately fruity finish.
Pairings:
It’s great as an aperitif or with grilled steak, roasted lamb and mushroom risotto.
Château de Pizay Morgon 2023
A truly delightful gamay to have on hand for the upcoming Holiday Season, since it pairs amazingly with both ham and turkey.
A juicy, jammy Morgon that offers a unique profile of rich cherry & raspberry notes, complemented by hints of earthy undertones.
Pairings:
Duck breast, filet mignon, roasted mushrooms. And, of course, delicious with your classic holiday dishes like turkey and ham!
Château Labadie Medoc 2020
A Bordeaux lover’s dream, Chateau Labadie Medoc is a delicious blend of 58% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot & 3% Cabernet Franc.
A rich wine with powerful tannins as well as attractive black-currant fruits. It is both generous and well structured, coming from 20-year-old vines. At its full potential now !
Pairings:
Red meat, hearty sauces, or rich cheeses
Château du Trignon Côtes-du-Rhône 2024
This soft, fruity wine from the Rhône Valley is smooth and well-balanced. Makes a perfect addition to an outdoor setting like a bonfire or a barbecue!
Aromas of red cherry, rose hip and cranberry skin lift from the glass guided by hints of red currant, bread dough and orange blossom. The palate is velvety in texture, with rounded briary fruit that completes the finish on an uptick.
Pairings:
Charcuterie, grilled mushrooms, roasted meats and heartier dishes.
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