Top 13 ‘French wines’ of 2023, good quality, affordable price

It is a tradition for all wine media outlets around the world to, before the end of the year,Wine rankingexcellent or Wine of the Year After tasting wine all year The arrangement is different. Some offices organize them separately.Red wine, white wine, sparkling Some offices organize spirit Go in too.

While some rankings are top 100, some are top 10, etc., it depends on the potential and various factors of each school. The main problem is that the number of wines tasted in the past year has been enormous. So how to classify which one is good? It’s not easy.

This year I ranked 13 great French wines atGood quality, inexpensive, affordable. As follows:

13 Champagne Veve Bonneval Brut Presieux NV (Champagne Veuve Bonneval Brut Précieux): Champagne from a not very large producer but the quality is worth it, made from Pinot Noir (Pinot Noir) and Chardonnay (Chardonnay) in equal proportions. The word Précieux in French It means precious.

Champagne Verve Bonneval

Light golden yellow, bright, fruity scent: green apple, citrus, pear, grapefruit, red cherry, strawberry, flowers, custard dessert, creamy bread, toast, fine bubbles, refreshing acidity. Long finish with fruit, minerals, flowers, and aromatic yeast. Should be chilled at 9-10 degrees. It is a champagne suitable for parties, celebrations which require a lot of champagne……18.5/20 points.

Pierre Andre Chablis 2021

12 Pierre André Chablis Preamier Teacher 2021 (Pierre André Chablis Premier Cru 2021) : The brainchild of Pierre André, who founded a middleman company in 1923. After business boomed in 1927, he bought his own chateau, Chablis Premier Cru (1er Cru).

Made from 100% Chardonnay, fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged in oak. Golden yellow, slightly greenish, bright, fragrant with fruity scents of citrus, apple, pear, peach, pineapple, flowers, minerals, butter, iodine and a touch of oak, herbs and green vegetables, refreshing acidity, long finish with fruit. Wood, flowers, fragrant oak, green herbs should be refrigerated at 12-13 degrees….19/20 points.

Chateau Gazin

11 Chateau Gazin Pomerol 2016 (Château Gazin Pomerol 2016) Another great wine on the right side. of Pomerol District It is an old chateau that was used as a hospital during the war. This vintage is made from 87% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and aged 50% in new oak.

Deep, bright red with the scent of ripe fruit: plum, black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, raspberry, blueberry, violet, mineral truffle. Dry tea leaves, cigar box, spicy herb, star anise, black pepper, smokey oak, vanilla, mint, refreshing acidity, firm tannins and a smooth start. Finishing long with fruit, mineral, spicy herb, it’s a vintage that you can start drinking. And it is another Pomeranian wine that must be tasted at least once…………..19.5/20 points

Chateau Fourcas-Hosten Listrac-Medoc 2017

10 Chateau Fourgas Zosten Listrac Medoc 2017 (Château Fourcas-Hosten Listrac-Medoc 2017) : One of the oldest chateaus. And it can easily stand alongside the wine masters of Bourgeois. It is a chateau that has won numerous environmental awards. From 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 56% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, 33% of the wine is aged in new oak, another 50% is aged in used oak for 1 year, and the remaining 17%. Aged in used oak for 2 years, 90,667 bottles produced.

Bright cherry red color with aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, raspberry, fig, black cherry, dried flowers, mineral, vanilla. Tobacco, spicy herb, cumin, cloves, smoky oak, refreshing acidity, smooth tannins, medium body, long finish with ripe fruit, spicy herb, vanilla, fragrant oak, tea. Growing up that might not be as popular in our country But quality is above price. This vintage can be drunk right now…….19/20 points

The Pauillac Griffons 2019

9 Les Griffins de Pichon Bahron Puillac 2019 (Les Griffons de Pichon Baron Pauillac 2019) is Chateau Pichon Baron’s second double-label wine, a blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon and 41% Merlot, aged in French oak for 18 months. 60% new, another 40% aged in old oak that has been used for 1 year, produced 3,000 crates.

Deep garnet red, bright, with a fruity aroma. Black currant, black cherry, plum, raspberry, violet, earthy, black pencil lead, spicy and smokey herb, licorice, tobacco leaf, a Fresh, firm and smooth tannins. Long finish with earthy fruits, spicy herbs, fragrant oak, can be drunk at this time. But it may not be fully launched yet, probably in the next 2-3 years. It is one of the two labels worth tasting……19/20 points

Marquis of Terme 2018

8 Marquis de Terme Couve 1762 Margaux 2018 (Marquis de Terme Cuvée 1762 Margaux 2018) : The second label wine of the Marquis de Terme, which is one of the top 10 Grand Crus of the Margaux district. Made from 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 5% Petit Vergdot, fermented in cement and stainless steel tanks, aged in oak for 12 months.

Deep red, bright garnet, with the scent of ripe fruit. Blackcurrant, Blackberry, Plum, Black Cherry, Raspberry, Mineral, Violet, Chocolate, Spicy Herb, Licorice, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Creamy Mocha coffee, cigar box, black olives, fresh acidity, smooth tannins, finished with fruit, mineral, spicy, herbal, vanillin. Vintage 2018 is drinkable now. It is one of the second-label wines. Things you should try…….19/20 points

Chateau Cantemerle 2017

7 Chateau Comtermare Haute Medoc 2017 (Château Cantemerle Haut-Médoc 2017) : 1 of 18 Grand Cru Classé 5 (5ème Cru Classé) with quality beyond the price. Produced 25,000 cases per year, made from grapes approximately 30 years old, consisting of Cabernet Sauvigne. 71% Jaune, 25% Merlot and 4% Petit Vergdot, aged 12 months in French oak, 40% new oak.

Bright crimson Black currant, mulberry, black cherry and plum, lavender, cocoa powder, tobacco leaves, pencil lead, leather, spicy herb, cinnamon, licorice, menthol, smokey. Oak, mineral, refreshingly acidic, firm tannins with a soft start. Long finish with ripe fruit, spicy herb, minerals, and a hint of oak. You can start drinking it from this year onwards. But if you wait another 2-3 years, more will be launched……..19/20 points

Chateau Bourgneuf Pomerol 2018

6 Chateau Bourgeneuve Pomerol 2018 (Château Bourgneuf Pomerol 2018) : Wine from an unclassified district. But it is a longing for wine lovers around the world. Made from 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet France, the vine is aged approximately 40 years and aged in oak for 12-14 months, of which 30% is aged in new oak. Most importantly, there was great help from the Moueix family of winemakers who helped make Château Petrus famous.

Deep red, aromas of ripe fruit, plum, blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, lavender, mineral, truffle, chocolate, tobacco, chestnut, spicy herb. Pepper, cinnamon, licorice, vanilla, mint, spicy oak, refreshing acidity, firm and smooth tannins, finished with fruit, mineral, smokey and spicy herb. It may not be fully launched yet, probably around 2-3 years at least. And can be stored for about 15-20 years. It is one of the Pomerol wines whose quality exceeds the price……19.5/20 points

Chateau Bois Pertuis Bordeaux 2018

5 Chateau Bois Pertuis Bordeaux AOP 2018 (Chateau Bois Pertuis Bordeaux AOP 2018): Bordeaux wine AOP (Appellation d’Origine Protégée) made from 86% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc, is a normal Bordeaux AOC wine. But the taste is not ordinary. Quality beyond price Won gold medals from many events.

Bright deep garnet red color with the scent of ripe fruits such as blackberry, plum, black cherry, black currant, spicy herb, sweet cinnamon, vanilla, roasted coffee, chocolate, mi. Smoky oak, refreshing acidity, soft, smooth, sweet tannins. Long finish with sweet, ripe fruits, vanilla and herbs, ripe and ready to drink…..18.5/20 points

Chateau Valandraud 2016

4 Chateau Valandord “Virginie de Valandord” Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2016 (Château Valandraud “Virginie de Valandraud” Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2016): Second label wine of Château Valandraud (Château Valandraud) 1 of 15 in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Group B. The owner of Château Valandraud is Jean-Luc Thunevin, creator of modern Bordeaux wine Made from 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 100% new French oak.

Wine farms in Bordeaux (Cr.Richard Nourry / bordeaux-tourism.co.uk)

Deep, bright ruby ​​red with fruity aromas of plum, black cherry, black currant, mulberry, raspberry, mineral, violet, spicy, star anise, fennel, licorice. Country, cedar, crisp oak, vanilla, new leather, dry tea leaves, tobacco leaves, firm body, refreshing acidity, soft tannins, long finish with fruit, mineral, spicy, herbal, vanilla. It is a Saint-Emilion wine that is similar to Medoc wine. It is another Saint-Emilion Grand Wine that you must taste at least once…..19/20 points.

Chateau Pey La Tour

3 Chateau Pay La Tour Hersève du Chateau Bordeaux Supehrière 2018 (Château Pey La Tour, Réserve du Chateau, Bordeaux Supérieur 2018) : Wine in the kingdom of Dourthe, an ancient and famous French wine merchant. Made from 84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, aged for 12 months in oak.

Bright, dark red color with the scent of ripe fruit: plum, black cherry, black cherry, black currant, raspberry, strawberry jam, black olive, Spicy Hey. Dry, clove, licorice, cumin, new leather, cedar, full-bodied, refreshingly acidic, soft and sweet tannins, finished with fruit, jammy, spicy herb, and aromatic oak. This is a delicious Bordeaux Supérieur wine. More than expected……..19/20 points

Chateau Daugay St-Emilion 2019

2 Chateau Duquey Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019 (Château Daugay, St-Émilion Grand Cru 2019) : It is an old chateau. It is now in the Boüard Family, owners of Chateau Angelus, formerly one of the four famous Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe Group A clubs.

Blended from vines over 40 years old, consisting of 77% Merlot and 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% of the wine is aged in new oak, another 25% is aged in oak that has been used for 1 year. 25% is aged in large oak barrels and 25% in stainless steel tanks.

Deep, bright red with aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry, plum, mulberry, black cherry, dried flowers, chocolate, mineral, spicy black pepper, clove, tobacco, vanilla. Camphor, fragrant oak, fresh acidity, firm tannins and a soft start. Long finish with ripe fruit. Mineral Spicy Herb may not be fully launched yet, probably another 2-3 years, but it can be drunk at this time……19/20 points.

Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou 2016

1 Chateau Ducro Boucayou Saint-Julien 2016 (Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, St.-Julien 2016) : 1 of 15 2nd class wines (Deuxièmes Crus Classes) with the nickname “Lafite Rothschild of St.-Julien”. It is a wine that some people nickname it. Let the “Burgundy of Bordeaux” 2016 be one of the great vintages. Made from 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot, aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.

Deep red color with fruity scents such as blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, black cherry, pomegranate and blueberry, fruitcake, violet, graphite, mocha, spice. Herbal, licorice, sweet tobacco, a hint of camphor, smokey oak, full-bodied, refreshing acidity, strong tannins starting to soften. Long finish with ripe fruit, mineral, spicy herb, oak, maybe not yet fully introduced. Probably another 3-4 years, but you can drink it now…….20/20 points

Pomerl winery (Cr.mediastorehouse.co.uk)

All of this is information for your decision making. There was no intention of persuading anyone to drink. But if you are going to drink, please drink responsibly for yourself and society.