Rating: NNN
WHAT: Louis Bernard Reserve de Bonpas Cotes du Rhone 2009 (red) Rating: NNN
WHERE: Rhone Valley, France
WHY: This standard Rhone blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre packs the berry fruit flavours that are de rigueur in a modern, consumer-friendly red wine. What adds interest here is a number of secondary sensations beyond the fruit, dried herbs being most prominent. After that you get the structural stuff, mainly in the form of acidity, which will allow this wine to accompany robust foods. If you get merry when you have a little lamb, this would be perfect. Nice at the price.
PRICE: 750 ml/$13.95
AVAILABILITY: At selected Vintages outlets (product #194969)
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