The Duboeuf Pinot Noir from the south of France won’t remind you of premier cru red Burgundy, but it doesn’t have to at $12 bucks. In a category that is routinely priced between $40 and $200, there is a dearth of drinkable Pinot at a budget price. The 2017 Duboeuf is light and fleshy, showing an attractive floral note and dark cherry fruit. The palate is supple and juicy and the ultimate pleasure is remarkable for the price.
Georges Duboeuf, Pays d’Oc IGP (Languedoc, France) Pinot Noir 2017
By Robert Whitley