La Belle France

2020 Pays d'Oc Pinot Noir

La Belle France 2020, a delightful 100% Pinot Noir from the renowned Pays d'Oc IGP region in France, offers a medium-light body with balanced acidity. This elegant red wine showcases a subtle fruit intensity and moderate tannins, creating a harmonious and approachable drinking experience. With its characteristic Pinot Noir charm, La Belle France 2020 is sure to captivate wine enthusiasts with its smooth texture and well-rounded flavors.

Tasting notes:

Reminiscent of red Burgundy, our Pinot Noir offers aromas of dried herbs and clove. The dry palate is light and lively, with fruit flavors that fall secondary to spice. Flavors of cinnamon stick, candied ginger, and strawberry mingle before a refreshing finish with lingering austerity.

Cloves

Dried Herbs

Strawberry

Flavor profile:

BodyMedium

Very LightFull

Fruit IntensityMedium

LowPronounced

AcidityMild

LowPronounced

TanninMedium

LowPronounced

Region:

Pays d'Oc

If you've vacationed in the south of France, you've probably visited the Pays d'Oc region. Embracing the Mediterranean from Spain to Provence, this region is famed as much for its Grenache, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as its endless sunshine. Pays d'Oc covers non-AOC wines made across this large, sun-kissed region, known as France's "New World." Far from the regulations of the AOC system, pioneering winemakers headed here to experiment, crafting many now-famous wines that often state their grape variety on the label—not something that was common in France before then. IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) within France’s wine classification system focuses on controlling regional and geographical origin. The category is less restrictive than the AOC classification and gives winemakers more freedom with style and taste profile when creating wines.

Awards:

93 Points, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
91 Points, 2020 Sommelier Challenge
90 Points, 2020 International Women's Wine Competition
90 Points, 2020 International Eastern Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2020 Sommelier Challenge
Gold Medal, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2020 International Women's Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2020 International Eastern Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2022 Dan Berger's International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2021 London Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2021 International Eastern Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2020 USA Wine Ratings
Silver Medal, 2020 Harvest Challenge
Silver Medal, 2020 Sommelier Challenge
Silver Medal, 2020 Denver International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2020 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2020 International Women's Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2020 Experience Rosé Wine Competition
Bronze Medal, 2021 Dan Berger's International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal, 2020 China Wine Competition
Bronze Medal, 2020 USA Wine Ratings
86 Points, 2021 London Wine Competition

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