Laroche, Pays D’Oc IGP (Languedoc, France) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Jan 15, 2015

By Rich Cook

Thirteen dollars American pricing for a French Cabernet that’s this good sends up my "House Wine Alert" flag to sommeliers everywhere.  This took a bit of time to open up, but it did so with grace, bringing black berry, black cherry, violets, mild dried herbs and soft oak spice on the nose and in the mouth, with good acid structure, firm grip and a medium long finish that brings the floral element back around over light earth tones.  Factor in low alcohol, and you’ve got plenty of pairing possibilities here, with everything from moderately aged cheeses to roast beef to blackened fish in play.  Laroche’s forays outside of Chablis are proving to be good news for consumers!

Country / Region

Languedoc, France

Appellation

Pays D'Oc IGP

Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Color

Red

Vintage

2013

Score

90

Price

US $ 13.00

Producer

Laroche