Château Vignol Bordeaux Blanc Bordeaux Rosé Entre deux Mers, Bordeaux, France

A glass of wine is perhaps the only beverage on the planet that’s able to elicit such a specific allusion to its origins, evoking memories of travel to villages and vineyards all over the world. Today’s featured wines bring a little of Bordeaux right here to us in Western North Carolina — courtesy of my friend, importer Jean-Christian Rostagni.

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Domaine Martin 2019 Le Petit Martin Rouge and Rosé IGP Vaucluse, Travaillan, France

In your glass, the 2019 Petit Martin is a delightful medium-bodied red that opens with bright aromas of raspberry and cherry, mixed with savory herbs and spice. The palate is super fresh and packed with red berry and savory notes of garigue flowing through the palate. The soft yet ample structure will complement almost any food pairing, and I know it will shine at all of your grill-outs and picnics.

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Domaine des Lauriers Dynamic Duo from the Doc

Domaine Lauriers Rolle and Rose

2018 Rolle — 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah Rosé These terrific best-buys from the Languedoc are pure summer drinking pleasure! The South of France is a treasure-trove of value oriented wines with super low price tags — this pair from the Languedoc is a prime example. With the summer heat in full swing here in the Mountains,…

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