10 affordable FRENCH wines!!!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Want more Languedoc?? Check out these VLOGs Limoux & Picpoul: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpDYnoBvo7ykjNE Saint Chinian, Larzac, Corbieres, & more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moWYfn13i6mMrrs Saint Chinian Blind Tasting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXO1Y5yafNqLmLc

[@SuperHemiv8]

Your enthusiasm and willingness to beyond the norm is just awesome. Thank you.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

🙏🙏🙏🤩

[@BastienRinn]

Nice video showing the diversity and complexity of Languedoc Roussillon wines 👌 and there are still so much to discover It was a pleasure to help you for your video 😉

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Thanks for helping me get the sample! Merci

[@AttorneySomm]

Definitely a compelling region for value! I need to visit again, but definitely enjoyed my first trip to this region. Terrases de Larzac, in particular, has some impressive wines that I have tasted. It is definitely important to be selective, as I have had some disappointments too.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Larzac is special indeed! You are right though, there are plenty of disappointments too (like most regions)

[@TheMacallan14]

I have that Ganymède Boutenac you show at 9:43. We visited the chateau a couple of years back. They have another flagship Corbieres which is called Altair. The 2015 vintages was rated very high by Guide Hachette.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Niccee! They are beautiful wines indeed

[@noahcap]

Thanks for video. Great to see vin roux naturels featured. I've never had Rivesaltes myself, but recently had an amazing Banyuls. I'll put Rivesaltes on my list!!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Ahhh you’ll love it

[@ndv7838]

Love all your videos! One thing that I would recommend that myself and maybe some others who watch may find useful is if you could incorporate a map or two of some sort when you start getting into the different terroirs. As a visual learner and somebody who enjoys maps/geography that would be interesting to see instead of just to hear about. Just food for thought.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

🙏🙏🙏

[@vincentjugeau-hilding3586]

From this part of France, Domaine de l'Hortus, domaine des Grandes Costes and Mas Champart are my favs.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Niceee!!

[@hhallengren]

How haven't I seen this video yet? I have indeed become a Mauzac fan and the Antech M 3.0 is one of my favs; a bit on the pricey side as you starting to head in to the decent Champagne bracket. Haven't seen the Delmas around but will be on the lookout or visit when passing Limoux the next time. I stumbled upon Picpoul the first time like 5-6 years ago when we went down to the region for the first time - just awesome QPR as you mention; and my preferred local white when it comes to cooking fish or shellfish. And I agree with the Corbieres rose - since moving there I've been a big fan of the roses (even though I'm an even bigger Clos Cibonne fanboy - I just love that stuff); one of my fav Corbieres roses is from Château La Voulte Gasparets. And Terrasses du Larzac is just such a great AOC with so much quality coming our from there! Another favourite from the region is of course Château Puech-Haut - both reds and roses are just great. And I must just mention La Clape because they have some really great wine there - La Negly is great even though they've gotten a bit pricey; I still think that La Falaise is a great QPR at 20-ish €. And one shouldn't forget about Pic Saint Loup - a lot of quality there; but also a bit more known and higher price. And I do think that Fitou is worth mentioning - the first AOCs in Languedoc; but feel a bit forgotten and you can get som really great wine from there for pretty cheap. And Saint-Chinian......... I could easily go on for a few more hours without any problem 😅 And as I mentioned before - don't be a stranger when you're in the region next time - I would love to have you over for some food and wine!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

I remember that you know your LR!!

[@andreiholban1553]

Great to find Fabre in your selection, they have a great portofolio of interesting & organic wines. Cheers 🍷

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Fantastic wines!

[@Kipintaci]

It was lovely to find Fabre family in the selection, they are doing some great stuff with a beautiful portfolio of wines. Cheers Matthew 🍷

[@Kipintaci]

In addition to Corbières-Boutenac & Minervois-la-Lavinière & Terrace du Larzac... there is also a top spot: Pic Saint Loup AOC that created a pic in interest

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Agreed!

[@Matt_Bykowski]

Love the value wine videos. Thanks for putting out the great content. Cheers.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Thank you!

[@brigodoro]

I try the Blanquette and the cremant blanc and rose' from Delmas, all really good with the rose' on top to my personal taste and super quality price wines!!!!!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Very good wines!

[@certisko1]

Yeah! My favourite producer is Clos del Rey from Cotes Catalanes and they have very affordable wine named L´ Aragone ad it is 100% Carignan. I drink it from 2009 vintage. They have also a 100% Grenache wine named L´ Episcata. Also very good. 🥂

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Yes I've tasted, very good!

[@stroopwafel6141]

First sentence says it all! Languedoc-Roussillon is a treasure. So much variety and quality at moderate prices. I know you cannot cover all appellations, just wonder what you think of wines from Faugères and Saint-Chinian, considering the amount of schist soil.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

I love Saint Chinian and some of the wines showed up in a Cheap vs Expensive blind tasting video on the channel as well as a VLOG covering the region

[@CreativeFabien]

I see I got you hooked on Languedoc wines ;) And I know you did some cool trips there ! Nice wine selection you did there 🔥

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Thanks to you!!!

[@stephanemaster8808]

This area is the nest of wine for table drink ( mean not good ! ) And export in huge volume But it change and u can ( as always) find gems See granges des peres before the hype U have lafage as a big producer also for But so much also other But as its wine from hot to very hot weather Its usually more power wine concentrated … It s a style

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Lafage is solid and good qpr!

[@nikolajkrarup-os9gn]

There are many great wines from languedoc. I have tasted several . Some of the best has been negly.Especially the top cuvees. They are pricy though. . But I have tasted many others of great value. Domaine l'agueliere for instance. Tonight I drink the last of a bottle I tasted last night. A inexpensive but very good and very interesting wine. It's a rioja but made purely form Graciano grape. I have never tasted a wine made only from that grape before. I was very pleasantly surprised. It's really good. Very interesting smell and great length. It didn't remind me of rioja at all. It has received 92 points by decanter. They are usually not high on points as opposed to Suckling. I agree with their score. Spot on. In my opinion It's a great wine and an fantastic value. It cost only 7$ on offer here in Denmark. The vine is called Targa. And it's says Graciano on the label. 6 months in oak. It's from 2021 vintage.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

There’s a lot of value out there to be had if one keep’s their mind and palate open!

[@Soulvinum]

Rhe Cremont de Loire or de Limoux are usually great value for money.a fraction of Champagne with good quality as well

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Good call!

[@mikaelplaysguitar]

Definitely a region (two regions) I need to explore more. But there is just soooo many of those regions. And the ones that I (think I) know still have so much to discover. And I'm only drinking European wine...

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Soooooo many wines to try!

[@derekgilbert2884]

Great video my question to good red dry wines sold in grocery stores under $20.00 from USA, France and Italy? Thanks again answer my questions.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Cotes du Rhone red wines

[@robdielemans9189]

Apart from muscat de Rivesaltes and Banyuls I don't really venture in this wine region. Or at least not deliberately. On the topic of affordable French wines, I've recently "discovered" Vouvray white, insane price/quality ratio. I've got bottles from 2005 to 2021 from dry to semi-sweet to sweet and every bottle was around EUR 15,-

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Niceee!! I released a Loire Chenin Blanc video a few weeks ago as I love the grape too

[@solomonmengeu1003]

Of all the wines from Languedoc-Roussillon the most has to be Cremant and Blanquette di Limoux, fantastic QPR and they often have quite a bit of complexity as well. We've had a few reds over the years and they were solid, but not super impressive. I think when wine gets imported abroad it is usually done with the largest market segment or group of consumers in mind. As up until rather recently full bodied red wine was the thing here, that's what was previously available. It's probably changed by now, but I don't focus on one country or region, but look for quality from all wine regions. As for whites had a Chardonnay or two from LR, but the Taiwan market isn't so into non-mainstream whites from the south of France. The wine that impressed us both the most was the Domaine Lafage Ambre Hors d'Age; it was incredible. I remember kicking myself that I didn't buy a few more bottles, as this type of wine is pretty impossible to find here now. Great video and tips about which wines and appellations to be on the lookout for. Cheers!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Thanks for your input as always. That Lafage Ambre Hors d’Age is STELLAR indeed! I hope you track down some more.

[@paulmassey5938]

Great video , love his analysis but still it shows his personality without overpowering the theme

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Thank you! That’s what I am going for

[@fjasmile4u]

Been there 3 weeks ago. Great wines. Red couliore and sweet banyuls!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Ohhhhh good choices!

[@goth_nick]

I am a big fan of the Château Maris - Les Planels

[@drmatthewhorkey]

I’m a big fan of all Maris’ wines

[@brigodoro]

Great video dude!!!!! I really enjoj it!!!!!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

🙏

[@fanatiek1]

Top video straight up my alley. One of my preferred regions. Fruitful reds/whites and price/quality affordable. Even their top cuvées. Love preferably the Roussillon reds and Maury, Banyuls, Rivesaltes. Strong, intens fruit and round. BTW had a lot of beautiful Mauzac bubbles from Antech. Crispy and very fresh. They have great wines and a very hospitable domaine. Also the wines from Paul Mas at Pézenas are amongst my favorites. Keep the juice flowing!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

All fantastic wines and producers there! Antech showed up in a previous VLOG about Limoux too

[@drmatthewhorkey]

All fantastic wines and producers there! Antech showed up in a previous VLOG about Limoux too

[@Soulvinum]

Ahhh...I've got a good one for you to visit...the Beira interior Area in Portugal...at the same level of Bordeux or even better ...

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Love it too!

[@brigodoro]

Favorite wine from the area Domaine Chauape' Noblesse de petit Manseng 1990.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Nicccee

[@geoffpm]

I would have also included Pic St Loup even though you included Terrases de Larzac. Might have included a Fitou or Any of the small AOCs like Saint georges D’orques or any on the Muscats from Frontignan!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Pic St Loup is actually not so high up on my list. Fitou is good though as well

[@rickwezenaar]

try this one: Gérard Bertrand Vin de Pays des Côteaux de Narbonne An 118 -- cheap and very, very good.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Thanks! GB does a fabulous job down there in the Languedoc

[@kairodumba7924]

Hey Dr Matthew, I'm going to a restaurant soon and deciding between the stag's leap artemis 2019 and pian delle vigne antinori brunello di montalcino 2017. Which one would you recommend?

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Both big and fruity!

[@Skumgummiii]

I've yet to have a baron Philippe de Rothschild wine that I didn't absolutely love, so thanks for brining this one to my attention! Ordered 6 bottles!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

I think you’ll love it!

[@KarpetRydOFunk]

"You gotta like the smell of your own socks." I'm in!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

🤪😝

[@debbieelkington1643]

Good wine makes me giggle too 😂

[@drmatthewhorkey]

😂😎

[@comesahorseman]

I've had very good Pinot Noir from the Languedoc. Otherwise, Alsace! 😄

[@drmatthewhorkey]

I’ve had a few too but generally not the area for it

[@rjo8500]

I always find better value in the French isle than the California isle.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Real estate is a little more expensive in California hahaha

[@oliviervanmoortel6012]

La sorga ❤❤❤

[@drmatthewhorkey]

💪🏼

[@geoffpm]

Matthew, it’s pronounced “payee” Doc not Paiyee!

[@davidruhlinger1803]

Oh my lord how dare he

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Merci