Les Vins Contés (Olivier Lemasson)

R Red Blend

8.919 ratings
9.04 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
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
David McDuff

Wine Blogger McDuff's Food & Wine Trail, Importer David Bowler Wines

R14. 2014 vintage. #lemasson #vinscontes #loirepower #vinnaturel

R14. 2014 vintage. #lemasson #vinscontes #loirepower #vinnaturel

Apr 10th, 2015
Joe Lucca

Such a great expression of place. Wet earth, crushed tart cherries, black olive, tarragon, and pomegranate all carried along with a lively acidity and some really pleasant funk. This is a gem.

Such a great expression of place. Wet earth, crushed tart cherries, black olive, tarragon, and pomegranate all carried along with a lively acidity and some really pleasant funk. This is a gem.

Oct 30th, 2016
Evan Kostka

Beautiful. Fruit, earth, acid, texture, and almost refreshing. Another Bibou friend. R14.

Beautiful. Fruit, earth, acid, texture, and almost refreshing. Another Bibou friend. R14.

Mar 31st, 2016
Erik Bader

Funky fruit citrus nose but taste is straight up sour cherry, pomegranate, cranberry zone. Could pass for a crazy Cantillon. In other words, it rules.

Funky fruit citrus nose but taste is straight up sour cherry, pomegranate, cranberry zone. Could pass for a crazy Cantillon. In other words, it rules.

Mar 3rd, 2016
Ali Mostoufi

Salty, bitter pet fish food. Yes I love it.

Salty, bitter pet fish food. Yes I love it.

Feb 27th, 2016
Lars Panquin

Light body with a tiny bit of effervescence and some earthiness. I'm into it.

Light body with a tiny bit of effervescence and some earthiness. I'm into it.

Jan 17th, 2016
Sharon Van Etten

Plum, cocoa, pepper, earth

Plum, cocoa, pepper, earth

Sep 18th, 2015
Joe Lucca

Interesting specimen. Unfiltered. There is a slight effervescence up front which adds a spicy textural note, but quickly disappears. The palate is sour, sour cherry which transitions to deeply funky, earthy flavors. Think dusty barnyard and damp leaves. The acidity is off balance from my perspective, a touch too tart. That said, I am becoming a fan of Lemasson's use of indigenous varietals and a funky, fun, earthy winemaking style.

Interesting specimen. Unfiltered. There is a slight effervescence up front which adds a spicy textural note, but quickly disappears. The palate is sour, sour cherry which transitions to deeply funky, earthy flavors. Think dusty barnyard and damp leaves. The acidity is off balance from my perspective, a touch too tart. That said, I am becoming a fan of Lemasson's use of indigenous varietals and a funky, fun, earthy winemaking style.

Sep 9th, 2015
Forrest Mauvais

Very refreshing for a red, light body with an almost effervescent mouth feel. Beautiful cherry red color.

Very refreshing for a red, light body with an almost effervescent mouth feel. Beautiful cherry red color.

Jul 27th, 2015