Les Vins Contés (Olivier Lemasson)

R Red Blend

9.0225 ratings
9.032 pro ratings
France
Grolleau, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Pineau d'Aunis, Côt
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Marissa A. Ross

Wine Editor, Bon Appétit

9.0

Sour patch kids and butter popcorn nose. The palate is velvety with pomegranate, a touch of chocolate and a figgy finish. Not as weird as its previous vintages, but still very enjoyable. Miss the massive funk though.

Sour patch kids and butter popcorn nose. The palate is velvety with pomegranate, a touch of chocolate and a figgy finish. Not as weird as its previous vintages, but still very enjoyable. Miss the massive funk though.

3 people found it helpfulSep 5th, 2016
Dan
7.5

Lots of Brett funk. Slight effervescence.

Lots of Brett funk. Slight effervescence.

1 person found it helpfulDec 1st, 2017
Nikki Goddard, DWS

Some damn good red wine. Grolleau + Gamay + Cot + juicy, tart red fruit and just the right amount of natty funk.

Some damn good red wine. Grolleau + Gamay + Cot + juicy, tart red fruit and just the right amount of natty funk.

1 person found it helpfulOct 1st, 2015
Julia Weinberg

Jewel hunting success. Stewed tomatoes & tarragon

Jewel hunting success. Stewed tomatoes & tarragon

1 person found it helpfulJul 11th, 2014
Koko Richey

Night Market, Los Angeles.

Night Market, Los Angeles.

1 person found it helpfulOct 28th, 2013
Kristie Tacey

Cinnamon candy, inner tube, fizzy, cranberry, tar, some Brett

Cinnamon candy, inner tube, fizzy, cranberry, tar, some Brett

Jan 18th, 2017
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.6

If there's a truer, more soulful wine I haven't had it. You can taste the hard work and non-pretension of the husband and wife.

If there's a truer, more soulful wine I haven't had it. You can taste the hard work and non-pretension of the husband and wife.

Mar 28th, 2015
Aaron Meeker

Sales & Marketing Vine Street Imports

9.1

"Beujoueil" - red wine when you need a white wine. Lively and yet satisfying. Tannins show with air.

"Beujoueil" - red wine when you need a white wine. Lively and yet satisfying. Tannins show with air.

Jan 8th, 2015
Gordon Walker

EA/VA lots of ripe red fruit, lactic quality, slightly effervescent, interesting natural wine thanks to Matty Rose

EA/VA lots of ripe red fruit, lactic quality, slightly effervescent, interesting natural wine thanks to Matty Rose

Dec 21st, 2014
Kelly Hulme

It's exactly what I wanted :) A little bit of uptown funk

It's exactly what I wanted :) A little bit of uptown funk

Dec 19th, 2014