($13, H. B. Wine Merchants): Chapoutier, one of the great producers of Rhone wines, has recently started producing wines in the Languedoc and we consumers are the beneficiaries.  This robust red has all the sun-kissed warm fruit flavors you’d expect from the South of France while savory spicy notes act as a foil.  It finishes with a hint of bitterness, not a blast of sweetness.  Mild, polished tannins allow you to enjoy it now.  Its charming rusticity makes it a good choice for burgers on the grill. It’s a great bargain.
90 Michael Apstein Aug 12, 2014