Au Petit Bonheur Les Pallières Rosé 2018
KERMIT LYNCH NEWSLETTER: LE VIN EN ROSE – SEPT. 2019 – JANE BERG
If you’re feeling résistant to any policy makers these days, stock up on the sandy blond Au Petit Bonheur from Les Pallières. The INAO, the certifying body for France’s winemaking regions, believe that Gigondas’s eponymous rosé, despite being made naturally from organic grapes, may not identify as such if it does not look pink enough. Vexed by this rule, Kermit and the Bruniers decided to part ways with the Gigondas AOP and make their rosé as Mother Nature intended, in a vin gris style. Equal parts Clairette, Grenache, and Cinsault, this bottling is salty, discreet, and full of brambly fruit and soft citrus notes. Vive le freedom of le Vin de France.
JAMESSUCKLING.COM – 11 OCTOBRE, 2019 – JAMES SUCKLING
93. This offers such complex and sophisticated drinking with a lightly toasted thread to the ripe, rich fruit. Grilled-peach flavors abound and the length is exceptional. Drink now.
JEBDUNNUCK.COM – AUG. 16, 2019 – JEB DUNNUCK
90. Based on Clairette, Grenache and Cinsault from Gigondas and vines near Ventoux, the 2018 Vin De France Au Petit Bonheur reveals a salmon color as well as notes of dried strawberries, orange blossom, and salty minerality. Rich and layered, it has good freshness and purity and will be incredibly versatile on the dinner table.
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