Luc Pirlet

Reserve Les Barriques Pays d'Oc Cabernet Sauvignon

8.7189 ratings
8.85 pro ratings
Languedoc, Languedoc Roussillon, France
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Chris Wise

I wanted to like this - probably because of the positive reviews and low price. But it was kinda blah. Nothing really jumped out to give it character. Better options out there...

I wanted to like this - probably because of the positive reviews and low price. But it was kinda blah. Nothing really jumped out to give it character. Better options out there...

1 person found it helpfulMay 21st, 2016
Sheri Pattillo

Consulting Sommelier Texas Hill Country

8.5

Always easy-drinking.

Always easy-drinking.

Jan 16th, 2015
Tracy Huff

We drank a bottle of this, same vintage, I’m 2015. It’s done very well over the last 5 years. Very smooth, dark cherry finish, and low acidity. Delightful. I think I’ll have another.

We drank a bottle of this, same vintage, I’m 2015. It’s done very well over the last 5 years. Very smooth, dark cherry finish, and low acidity. Delightful. I think I’ll have another.

Dec 15th, 2020
Kenneth Doll

Didn't hold as well as we hoped. A good younger cab, perhaps.

Didn't hold as well as we hoped. A good younger cab, perhaps.

Nov 15th, 2020
Jeffrey Woo

Dark ruby hue with high saturation. Aromas and flavors of bell pepper, cherry, chocolate, mushroom, oak, and vanilla. Medium body, medium-high tannins, and medium acidity. Bold and balanced on the palate, with an oaky, lingering finish. Structured, complex, and well-made.

Dark ruby hue with high saturation. Aromas and flavors of bell pepper, cherry, chocolate, mushroom, oak, and vanilla. Medium body, medium-high tannins, and medium acidity. Bold and balanced on the palate, with an oaky, lingering finish. Structured, complex, and well-made.

Nov 30th, 2019
Ashley McNaughton

Not bad but definitely not great. Doesn't have much structure or flavor. I'm surprised it got such great reviews.

Not bad but definitely not great. Doesn't have much structure or flavor. I'm surprised it got such great reviews.

Apr 27th, 2018
Carly

Xmas at BR

Xmas at BR

Dec 26th, 2017
Randy Macias

Great mouth feel!

Great mouth feel!

Nov 17th, 2017
Michael McGuire

Garbage, do not buy. No structure. Tastes like jug wine. Braise some short ribs with a bottle of this, that would be an acceptable use of it.

Garbage, do not buy. No structure. Tastes like jug wine. Braise some short ribs with a bottle of this, that would be an acceptable use of it.

Jun 3rd, 2017
Rob Grosskopf

Good young cab. Dry finish. Cherry, raspberry, blackberry, with light body. Drinks better after opened up.

Good young cab. Dry finish. Cherry, raspberry, blackberry, with light body. Drinks better after opened up.

Nov 27th, 2016