A tour of the best bargains for under €20
In its issue no. 682 (July/August 2024), *La Revue du Vin de France* takes readers on a tour of France to discover the best wines under €20.
Thibault Ducroux
Morgon 2022
89/100
Drawing on the magnificent Grille-Midi and Grand-Pré vineyards, this cuvée stands out for its density and crisp acidity. Its dense texture is defined by precise tannins that bring out its salty nuances.
Domaine Pacaud,
Mr Jacques 2022
89/100
Quite lively and expressive, with good structure, this delicately honeyed wine is crisp and juicy, with a finish marked by subtle, refreshing notes of bitterness
La Soeur Cadette
Vézelay La Châtelaine 2023
89–90 out of 100
Not yet bottled at the time of our tasting, it has a scent of juicy pear with a youthful fruitiness. On the palate, it makes a strong impression with a lovely, rich juice full of vitality, both full-bodied and long-lasting with a beautiful finish.
La Soeur Cadette
Burgundy 2022
91/100
Made from whole bunches and without added SO₂, it releases a wonderfully fresh bouquet, although the fruit is ripe and delicate on the palate. A light and supple wine on the attack, with a dense body and sweet fruitiness, crafted in a perfectly executed ‘natural’ style. Not to be missed.
Marcel Brubach
Pouilly-Fuissé Les Diablotins 2022
89/100
Full-bodied and rich, this wine charms with its luscious ripe fruit and mouth-watering mineral notes. Straightforward in style, it shows little reserve and is best enjoyed young.
Château de Coulaine
Chinon 2022
90/100
This 2022 vintage is quite tight on opening and needs some time to breathe before revealing its flair and its luscious, raspberry-like fruit. Rich in texture, it is poignant, juicy and indulgent. A wholesome wine, without any pretension.
Yves Leccia
YL Rosé 2023
92/100
A pure Niellucciu with distinct aromatic notes and subtle hints of wild raspberry. On the palate, it is elegant, mouth-watering and lively, clearly at home as an aperitif but also as a starter, paired with grilled or fried fish.
Yves Leccia
YL Red 2022
92/100
Fragrant and pure, with an abundance of fruit on the nose. On the palate, it is flavourful and well-defined, with silky tannins; overall, it is smooth, easy to drink and very pleasant on the palate.
Milan
Haru Estate 2023
90/100
Made from Grenache Noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan, this lightly matured, refreshing red wine has a translucent colour and is produced using carbonic maceration. It offers lovely bright fruit on the nose, perfect structure and a hint of graphite. Floral and airy, this red nonetheless boasts crisp, mouth-watering tannins.
Benjamin Taillandier
Viti Vini Bibi 2022
89/100
The wine makes its intentions clear from the very first glance, hinting at a gentle extraction. A Grenache/Cinsault blend characterised by soft, red fruit underpinned by good acidity. This modern, crisp wine is best enjoyed at La Cantine du Curé, the wine bar opened by the winemaker in Caunes.