The wine shows a beautiful bright red color and an explosive and intense nose of red fruits - crushed strawberry and cassis. It is elegant and soft on the palate with blackberry and blueberry fruit, and dried cherry notes. Refreshing, silky smooth tannins and spicy notes on the finish. A great value red from South of France to enjoy on any occasion, from picnics to everyday drinking and dinner parties!
Great as an aperitif, it also pairs well with grilled meats, salads.
"The NV Castelmaure displays a dark red robe and has an effusive almost candied red and black berry aroma. On the palate it is soft on entry and reveals excellent balance and freshness with medium dry tannins. This wine will drink well chilled. A blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Carignan from 50 year old vines grown on schist and limestone soils. - Don WINKLER"
- International Wine Review (Kysela Père et Fils Importer: 30 Years Importing High Quality, High Value Wines ; July 26th 2024), 89 pts
"Coming from the Corbières, the NV La Buvette has juicy cherry and darker raspberry-like fruits supported by solid and classic garrigue, pepper, and leather notes. It's medium-bodied, round, supple, and delicious, with a good finish. It would be a solid house red."
- Jeb Dunnuck (Importer Highlight: Fran Kysela ; July 2024), 87 pts
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 2019), 87 pts
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- Wine Enthusiast (August 27th 2024), 86 pts & Best Buy
"Black cherries, cola and hints of allspice mark the nose of the NV Vin de France La Buvette. It's a supple, medium-bodied red that would be perfect by the glass in every neighborhood bistro. No, it's not profound, nor will it age, but it's a solid value. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Interim end of September, September 2018), 86 pts
S.C.V. Castelmaure is a cave cooperative founded in 1921. Today it consists of 65 members, 15 of which bring 85% of the production. The winery is located in the unofficial Corbières ...
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