Les Vins Contés (Olivier Lemasson)

R Red Blend

9.058 ratings
8.93 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
Marissa A. Ross

Wine Editor, Bon Appétit

9.0

Sour patch kids and butter popcorn nose. The palate is velvety with pomegranate, a touch of chocolate and a figgy finish. Not as weird as its previous vintages, but still very enjoyable. Miss the massive funk though.

Sour patch kids and butter popcorn nose. The palate is velvety with pomegranate, a touch of chocolate and a figgy finish. Not as weird as its previous vintages, but still very enjoyable. Miss the massive funk though.

3 people found it helpfulSep 5th, 2016
Kristie Tacey

Cinnamon candy, inner tube, fizzy, cranberry, tar, some Brett

Cinnamon candy, inner tube, fizzy, cranberry, tar, some Brett

Jan 18th, 2017
Samuel Sabori

Crunchy, fresh, earthy, juicy juice. RIP Lemasson.

Crunchy, fresh, earthy, juicy juice. RIP Lemasson.

Jun 19th, 2021
Carly

RJM rating, super tart but delish, Townsend

RJM rating, super tart but delish, Townsend

Apr 6th, 2018
Trevor Donoghue

Kalamata, prickly acidity, natural funk. Pomegranate. Nose is funky fruity and dusty. Tannins peek out but mostly this is a vin de soif

Kalamata, prickly acidity, natural funk. Pomegranate. Nose is funky fruity and dusty. Tannins peek out but mostly this is a vin de soif

Apr 3rd, 2018
Miles

Funky yet light and fruity.

Funky yet light and fruity.

Mar 13th, 2018
Sheena Smith

Sour cherry candy and cedar/patchouli. Equal parts listening to Led Zeppelin IV in your freshman dorm room and seeing Paris for the first time in the rain.

Sour cherry candy and cedar/patchouli. Equal parts listening to Led Zeppelin IV in your freshman dorm room and seeing Paris for the first time in the rain.

Feb 24th, 2018
thomas huston

special, easy to drink, great to bring to a party !

special, easy to drink, great to bring to a party !

Feb 18th, 2018
Betsy Mikel

Slightly effervescent, very tasty! Paired surprisingly well with curry carrot soup. Good entry-level natural wine because it’s not too funky.

Slightly effervescent, very tasty! Paired surprisingly well with curry carrot soup. Good entry-level natural wine because it’s not too funky.

Feb 10th, 2018
Trevor Welch

Brilliant. Serve chilled.

Brilliant. Serve chilled.

Jan 30th, 2018