Red Wines For The Summer BBQ
Presenting a handful of French new to the shop (or new vintages) perfect to go with anything off the grill.
2012 Domaine Rolet Arbois Rouge Tradition $21
40% Poulsard, 30% Trousseau, 30% Pinot Noir
A traditional light red from Arbois which brings the complexity from the soils of the hills of Montigny and Arbois made of red marls and rich gravels. 13% alcohol by volume
2019 Famille Lancon La Solitude Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge $13
50% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 10% Mouvedre
A rich, layered Rhone wine with a nose of garrigue and red fruits. The palate is full and balanced with a nice sweetness, with aromas of cocoa and morello cherry, with a long and suave liquoriced finish. Organic
2018 Domaine d’Aupilhac Lou Masel $20
40% Grenache, 40% Cinsault, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Carignan
Bright, red fruit, aromatic spicy garrigue, stony depths, and supple tannins are all ripe for the taking. 13% alcohol by volume
2019 Domaine Preignes le Neuf Marselan $13
Marselan is a cross of Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. The nose is fruity and fine with very ripe harvest notes. The palate is round, harmonious, well-balanced with a beautiful tannic structure.
2019 Jacques Boyer La Croix Belle $11
100% Syrah
Dense crimson purple with brilliant tints. Intense with blackberries, liquorice and coffee on the nose, brought out with a touch of mocha. Harmonious on the palate with velvety tannins, developing into refreshing mouth aromas of black fruits and minty notes.