La Petite Echoppe 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine, $4.99-$9.99, 87 points, poured an opaque purple/red with a broad clear rim and glass bowl of heavy legs.
Aromatic aromas of chocolate, black fruit, and a hint of cedar were impressive.
Full-bodied with good acidity and a firm underlayment of tannin carried remarkably tasty flavors of plum, mulberry, and chalky chocolate.
Finished fair on the fading palate with mild pepper spice notes enlivened by the big 14.5% alcohol.
Varietals were Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot sourced from various Bordeaux vineyards, but nevertheless was a remarkably good Bordeaux at a remarkable price (high QPR); I'll go out on a limb, and say this just might be the best red wine under $5.00 I've tasted. So if you're a red wine drinker on a budget, buy this Bordeaux by the case while they last.
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