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Louis Bernard was founded in 1976 in the world famous Rhône valley, the home of Côtes-du-Rhône and many exceptional wines. With an inventive approach based on special partnerships, Louis Bernard brings together vineyard properties with a common goal: to deliver the best that the vines and expertise can deliver in first-class wines.
Louis Bernard Côtes de Provence 2014 Rosé
Grape(s): Grenache and Syrah
Region: Rhone Valley, France
Price: 15-20
Tasting Notes:
A bouquet of strawberries, watermelon, and grapefruit greets the senses. The palate reveals flavors of strawberry, cranberry, and citrus fruits. Bright flavors and a crisp, clean acidity make ideal to enjoy with a seafood salad.
Rating: 89
Louis Bernard Domaine le Garrigon 2012 Côtes du Rhone
Grape(s): Grenache and Syrah.
Region: Rhone Valley, France
Price: 15-20
Tasting Notes:
Aromatics of cherries, blueberries, and plums mingle with nuances of earth and spice on the nose. A sip delivers flavors of black cherry, blackberry, and blueberry that come together with allusions of pepper and dusty earth. A smooth and dark wine, open a bottle with a turkey burger. 637 cases produced.
Rating: 88
Louis Bernard Domaine le Garrigon 2013 Côtes du Rhone
Grape(s): Grenache and Syrah.
Region: Rhone Valley, France
Price: 15-20
Tasting Notes:
The nose showcases aromas of blackberries, currants, and cherries, along with accents of white pepper and earth. On the palate, flavors of bramble fruit, black currant, and cherry that flow into traces of peppercorns and leather. Soft tannins and inviting notes of spice make this a wine to pair with thin crust pizza.
Rating: 87
Louis Bernard 2012 Cotes du Rhone Villages
Grape(s): Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre
Region: Rhone Valley, France
Price: 10-15
Tasting Notes:
Fragrances of blackberries, plums, and black pepper rise up from a glass. The palate offers flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, and plum, alongside whispers of spice and smoke. With dark fruit, mellow tannins, and a flash of pepper, fans of Cotes du Rhone ought to try this, especial at under $15 a bottle. 1479 cases were made.
Rating: 88
Louis Bernard 2013 Cotes du Rhone Villages
Grape(s): Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre
Region: Rhone Valley, France
Price: 10-15
Tasting Notes:
Notes of cherry and bramble fruit come together with traces of pepper and anise on the nose. With a sip, flavors of blackberries, currants, and cherries interweave with highlights of peppercorns and black licorice. A smooth wine with expressions of lively spice, chicken or lamb kabobs would make a fine pairing. 3,500 cases produced.
Rating: 89
Louis Bernard 2011 Châteauneuf-du Pape Domaine La Crau des Papes
Grape(s): Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre
Region: Rhone Valley, France
Price: 35-40
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of blackberries, plums, and black cherries meld with suggestions of pepper, earth, and balsamic on the nose. Flavors of currant, blackberry, and dark cherry combine with notes of spice, balsamic, and anise on the palate. Smooth tannins and dark concentrated flavors make lamb a fine paring for it. 610 cases were made.
Rating: 89
