Fast facts:
- 2021 J.L. Quinson Le Rosé French Fizz, France ($6.99 @ Trader Joe’s, California)
- 2021 J.L. Quinson Le Blanc French Fizz, France ($6.99 @ Trader Joe’s, California)
These wines were really popular when we first reviewed them in May of last year. And they sold out pretty fast. Now they are back, earlier in the year, and even though the vintage has not changed, we are suggesting now is a good time to stock up. Before you know it, we’ll be sipping these in the heat of the day poolside, lakeside or on the deck of a boat.
These two wines were like third grade me when sides were being chosen for dodge ball. They screamed: “pick me, pick me, pick me!” And I have to say, it was the marketer in me responding to the extremely clever packaging this producer employed to make these wines stand out. I was hoping that the wines would live up to the promise of the package. We are pleased to report that both do.
These are not going to rock your wine drinking self to the core. But they are going to help see you through a long hot summer, trust me on this. At just 10.5% alcohol, you can sip responsibly, all afternoon long. And if you don’t manage to finish a bottle, they come with a handy little swing top closure (to be deployed once you crack the beer-like bottle cap) that will help keep the bubbles fresh until you circle back to finish the bottle.
We are going to eschew our usual poetic tasting notes on these two wines. Don’t believe me?
Tasting Notes:
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All you really need to know is that they are deliciously refreshing, young and sans any detectable flaws. They are not too sweet, not too dry. At $6.99 a bottle – still – what is not to like?!
2021 J.L. Quinson Le Blanc French Fizz
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Happy hunting.
Cheers!
Can I order the French Fizz online?
Not from Trader Joe’s. It also depends what the laws of your state allow. Happy hunting!
Hi I live in Sussex County New Jersey I am looking for LA Blanc and LA rose where in the area code 07860 can I find this
I would start with your local TJs if they sell wine.
FYI, asked at local Trader Joe’s (Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley) and was told that this was a limited buy and that they won’t be getting any more. Have checked two locations in the Valley and both no longer have it. If you know of another retailer in Southern California, please let us know!
They still had some in Agoura Hills this past Friday!
I have checked Atlanta Georgia and none of the Trader Joe’s have this wine. Is there any Trader Joe’s in Georgia or Washington DC that has it?
Alas, this seems to have been a seasonal summer buy or what TJs calls an “in and out”
Is this wine vegan?
Not sure, check the back label to be sure.