Chapoutier, one of the great producers of Rhone wines, has recently started producing wines in the Languedoc and we consumers are the beneficiaries. This robust red has all the sun-kissed warm fruit flavors you’d expect from the South of France while savory spicy notes act as a foil. It finishes with a hint of bitterness, not a blast of sweetness. Mild, polished tannins allow you to enjoy it now. Its charming rusticity makes it a good choice for burgers on the grill. It’s a great bargain.
Chapoutier, Côtes du Roussillon Villages (Languedoc, France) 2012
By Michael Apstein
