We have a pair of French wines from Aldi this week. The cute labels bear more than a passing resemblance to the La Vieille Ferme range of wines from Famille Perrin (available from Tesco) and are made from a very similar group of grape varieties too.
The white Le Petit Poulet is made from a blend of 47 per cent ugni blanc, colombard, grenache blanc, vermentino and clairette, and the red from a mix of carignan, grenache, cinsault and syrah. If all this sounds bewildering, don’t worry; this approach is quite common in the region and usually makes for a more complete wine.
Le Petit Poulet White 2025, Vin de France Le Petit Poulet White 2025, Vin de France12.5%, €8.99
This has lightly textured peaches and pears with a crisp dry finish. Drink this on its own, with spring salads or lighter fish dishes.
From Aldi
Le Petit Poulet Red 2024, Vin de France Le Petit Poulet Red 2024, Vin de France12.5%, €8.99
Supple plums and blackcurrant fruits with light tannins on the finish. I would try this alongside pork chops or maybe a macaroni cheese.
From Aldi
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