Easy. Some wines hit a sweet spot between balance, versatility, and price. These are wines to reach for after a long day at work, or to drink while curled up with a book. They’re wines you don’t need to think hard about – uncomplicated, refreshing, and inexpensive.
Sablet from the Domaine les Goubert is a longtime favorite in this category. Back when we had a retail shop in Washington DC, we could barely keep the wine in stock. Customers from the other side of town would pick up a case on a Saturday afternoon, and customers from next door would rush over to pick up a bottle with dinner on the stove.
Côtes du Rhône Plus. Now it is the house red wine of many readers and friends. Sablet is a Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, a notch up from Côtes-du-Rhône with a bit more stuffing and noticeably smoother. We find ripe dark fruits, hints of leather and spice, and a full but balanced mouthfeel.
Goubert’s Sablet is among our most versatile by the glass reds; we serve it with everything from grilled meats to summery pastas to hearty salads. But food isn’t necessary with the Sablet — all you really need is an air conditioner and a good book.
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GOUBERT Sablet 2012
Ansonia Retail: $18
case price: $15/bot
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AVAILABLE IN 6- AND 12- BOTTLE LOTS
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