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2023 Mouton Cadet x Pierre, France, Bordeaux, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
88
Grade: 
B+
Current Price: 
$19.00USD

This is 100% Merlot from Bordeaux, France named after Pierre Ögren is the son of Camille Sereys de Rothschild and great-grandson of Baron Philippe de Rothschild.  It is well priced and a very nice value.  Ruby in color, clear and bright.  The nose  is earthy with black cherries and slight cigar.  Full bodied.  Light to medium tannins. Good acidity.  On the palate, black cherry fruit.  Very east to drink with a nice finish.  This drinks well on its own but better with food.  It went very well with assorted roasted veggies and hummus.  Drink over the next five years.

2023 Louis Bernard Côtes du Rhône, France, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
89
Grade: 
B+

This is a blend of Grenache and Syrah from the Southern Rhone.  Deep ruby in color, partially opaque and bright.  The nose has black cherries, cherries, wild herbs and slight floral notes.  Medium bodied.  Light tannins.  Good balance.  On the palate, this is easy and tasty to drink.  Flavors of cherries, black cherries, spice and char.  Good finish.  This is nice on its own but better with food.  A perfect choice for (veggie) Burgers off the grill.  Drink over the next five years.  

2023 Domaine de Chateaumar Cuvee Amandine, France, VdP, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
85
Grade: 
B
Current Price: 
$15.00USD

I really enjoy their Cuvee Vincent Cotes du Rhone red wine but this was not at that level.  Still, for an inexpensive white, it would be a nice wine for a party.  It is 95% viognier with 5% Grenache Blanc.  Light golden in color with a touch of green.  The nose is flat with little or no floral notes which is what I hoped for.  Maybe a touch of baked peach.  Medium bodied.  Moderate acidity.  On the palate, a touch of minerality.   Moderate finish.  Drink now.  

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