Campet Ste Marie - Pinot Noir - Pays d'Oc

In 2019, finding an affordable yet delicious Pinot Noir can be quite a challenge, but Campet Ste Marie's offering is a real gem! The Pays d'Oc in southern France is a vast wine - producing region blessed with a perfect climate for wines, featuring dry and sunny weather. This ideal environment allows for the production of a wide variety of grapes and excellent wines. The small 'campet' hillside slopes in this area are a key factor. They elevate the altitude just enough to keep the Pinot Noir grapes from becoming overly jammy. The result is a cherry - dominated Pinot Noir with lovely notes of strawberry and raspberry. It also has a pleasant balance of acid and tannin. At its price point, it's an outstanding choice for your weekday dinners.

Using this Campet Ste Marie Pinot Noir is easy. Just chill it in the fridge for about an hour before serving to enhance its flavor. It pairs really well with a variety of weekday meals like pasta, grilled chicken, or even a simple cheese platter. When it comes to storage, keep it in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. Avoid storing it in a place with extreme temperature changes. And remember, once opened, it's best to consume the wine within a couple of days. You can keep the opened bottle in the fridge with a cork to slow down the oxidation process.