($15, Loosen Bros. USA):  Created in 2011 and replacing the very down-market sounding appellation, Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire, Coteaux Bourguignons encompasses all vineyards from around Chablis in the north to Beaujolais in the south.  For reds, the allowable grapes include Pinot Noir, Gamay, and César, a lesser-known grape grown around the Chablis area.  Nicolas Potel, an experienced and well-respected winemaker, is in charge at Maison Roche de Bellene.  Fruity — Gamay speaking here — yet nicely structured, this marvelously priced wine delivers more than the price suggests.  Mild tannins mean it takes a chill effortlessly, a definite plus here on the East Coast.  This mid-weight red would also enhance a take-out roast chicken.
90 Michael Apstein Aug 14, 2018