My adventures in cheap French wines begin with a bottle of 2010 Roche Mazet Cabernet Sauvignon. This gem cost a whopping €4.50. At first sniff, I get a whiff of cassis and a little pepper. When I first tasted this wine it was very dry on my tongue. Now this is where I have to insert that I have no idea what I'm talking about when it comes to wine. When I say dry that means my tongue wants to shrivel up and run away. After the first glass (I did persevere in the name of education), found that this wine became much more pleasant and mellow. I think this is what you Oenophiles call "letting the wine breathe". This wine has a bite to it but a great bold taste with hints of pepper and dare I say citrus?
I think this is where I have to preface this review with the disclaimer that it was enjoyed after a transatlantic flight and 30+ hours of no sleep.
Bon Soir, rendez-vous demain avec un autre vin bon marché français. (For those that don't speak French or know how to use Google Translate, I said "Good Night, See you tomorrow with another cheap French wine.")
On a side note, in our travels today in Paris I came across a wine bar and thought the name was particularly silly!
I think this is where I have to preface this review with the disclaimer that it was enjoyed after a transatlantic flight and 30+ hours of no sleep.
Bon Soir, rendez-vous demain avec un autre vin bon marché français. (For those that don't speak French or know how to use Google Translate, I said "Good Night, See you tomorrow with another cheap French wine.")
On a side note, in our travels today in Paris I came across a wine bar and thought the name was particularly silly!
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