We finally arrived in Paris after a day at the air show, a tired family searching the Latin quarter for something that wasn't McDonald's. A cheap Paris creperie seemed to have all of the right ingredients - close to the hotel, floors that could withstand the eating habits of a three year old, and a tourist clientelle that were less likely to frown upon our 'lively' family. As a bonus, the wine list was short and cheap.The wine list at La Petite Bouclerie was rather simple - three whites and four reds, choose a glass, half bottle or bottle, with the wines categorized by appelation (maker unknown). Thrown into uncertain circumstances, and not wishing to spoil our first evening, I went for the Cotes du Rhone, thinking a Grenache Shiraz blend was 'easy' and less likely to disappoint. The 2006 Baron Daniel de Martinay Cotes du Rhone was a nice choice, and while not estate bottled (mis en bouteille dans la region de production), at 12 Euros it was tough to beat. Served warm, it displayed notes of cherries, pepper, mint and leather. Light-bodied and simple with no length, it was enjoyable - a nice match for my Crepe Basque.
13% alcohol
Score: 13.5/20
Price: €12 (menu. I saw this at a local shop for €3.80)
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Price: €12 (I saw this at a local shop for €3.80) - Ouch!
Yeah, but to get a whole bottle of decent wine for under C$15, in a restaurant no less, seems ok. I am so used to paying C$40+ for entry level wine that this did not bother me too much - and the food was dirt cheap.
So, you just go off to Paris then. Okay, that's cool. I am SO JEALOUS.
Hi Brooklyn. Paris with three kids? No need for jealousy, just pity! Back in Montreal and trying to catch up with my notes (mainly back of the coaster type stuff...). It was great - catch up with you soon!
We were in Paris around the same time (June 30, 2007), and bought a bottle for 2 Euro 80, two nights before our departure. We never got around to drinking it, so we brought it back to Ottawa with us and opened it when we got home.
We wished we bought a case.....
Any chance it's available in Canada? I'd be curious to know what it would be here.
Hi Anonymous - I have never seen it in Canada, and it is not available on the SAQ or LCBO sites. SAQ usually has a pretty good collection of French wines, but not this one. Will keep an eye out for it (or go back to France!). Cheers!
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