In Dunnes at €12. Only buy when it’s on offer.
From the same people who make Chateau Millegrand.
A competent, if unremarkable wine. Their tasting notes are here
Languedoc-Roussillon
La Baume Saint-Paul Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2012
Well made, reserved low acidity structure.
Fresh with tropical fruit zing.
Languedoc-Roussillon, Pays d’Oc, yet the postcode is Bordeaux.
Will buy again.
Dunnes €9.99
L’Ostal Cazes Estibals 2009
From the Languedoc, we gave this a shot as we liked their Rose. The embossed tactile gold, almost Patrick Scottesque, label appealed too.
So too this wine. Dark plum skin colour, slight whiff of oak, rich cherry fruit. slightly strong @ 14.5%. nice structure and mouth.
Estibals apparently refers to the Minervois plots where most of the grapes are plucked.
A layered blend of 60% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 20% Carignan.
Quality presentation and content but pricey at 16.99 from O’Briens.
JP Chenet Grenache-Cinsault
This one is from Tesco @ €8, a product of the world’s largest wine exporter.
A robust bright pink Rose featuring a blend of grapes from Languedoc-Roussillon.
Good match with any BBQ.
Don’t be put off by the bendy neck and dimple in the side of the bottle, this is competent table wine.
McConkey Wine 