Tesco Finest Côtes de Gascogne Gros Manseng Sauvignon Blanc 75cl

We had tried this wine with a meal deal five times, for £40 you get four meal deals with four bottles of wine, I think six bottles were £43 so a great deal. when it was offered with 25% reduction we wnet for the case. with Spring finally here we hope to be sitting in the garden drinkng this eccellent wine.

This wine is full of flavour, it explodes on the tongue and really easy to drink. Goes well with most dishes, this is our third order.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

This winw has an intense fruity flavour but at the same time is very crisp. A wonderful affordable expensive treat.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

This is the second time I have bought this wine, easy to drink and goes many different meals or on its own. Lovely would highly recommend this.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

I normally purchase this wine as part of £10 finest meal deal. It is a real steal as along with most of Tescos range of Finest wines it offers excellent value for money. They are normally a few pounds cheaper than the equivalent " brand names " but just as good.

The addition of the Gros Manseng grape made this quite a perfumed white wine - not dissimilar from Gewurztraminer. Lovely served very cold with fish or just to quaff on its own. A bit of a girly wine :) but certainly not sweet. Not so acidic as some pure Sauvignon Blancs.

This review is for the 2012 vintage

With the Gros Manseng grape together with Sauvignon Blanc this Cotes de Gascogne has much to commend it with some great character. It is a fresh alternative to a straight Sauvignon Blanc but at over £7 a bottle it is more expensive than many.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

It is as described by Tesco crisp and citrusy. This is the wine I buy regularly for drinking in the evening. Well-chilled it is a good wine.

this wine was truly a great buy. Was a bit unsure when I ordered but was pleasantly surprise when we sampled the first bottle. As good as some of the New Zealand Sauvignons and a reasonable price.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Gros Manseng eh?...what's that all about? A new one on me! Anyway it was pretty good. I mean, I've had better French Sauvignon Blancs but paid a load more money for them. I was going to say I couldn't quite put my finger on it, softer than expected but still gooseberries on the nose, maybe the said G-M took away the typical edginess on the palate of, for instance, a single variety Sauvignon Blanc from Touraine, that I personally appreciate more. So maybe drink with lighter fish dishes. I tried my first bottle with sardines but I'm thinking truite rosé or scallops would have been far more appropriate. My own miscalculation there then but for now it can only be 3*. But it's still very enjoyable and well recommended.

Not too complicated, this delightfully tasting wine is compliamented by the fruit flavours, which do not ruin its body or crisp dryness. A delight with fish or chicken and we also find it good to accompany shellfish salads. Bought when on offer and will buy again if on offer.

Really nice tasting bottle of wine. Tastes like a Sauvignon but not as sharp. Lovely to drink on its own or with food. Buy it every week now.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

A great wine either with food or on its own. All the characteristics of a sauvignon blanc without being too flowery. The description provided by Tescos sums this wine up perfectly 'crisp .. and full of citrusy fruit flavours'.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

I saw this on special offer and, as Sauvignon Blanc is our dry white of choice, gave it a go. After tasting, I immediately ordered two more cases. Pale, very dry with crisp fruit flavours, this is good quality French Sauvignon at a really great price.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

A fine example of the wonderful wine that is Sauvignon Blanc. This French wine from Tesco embodies everything that is great about this grape. This wine can hold its own among the true Sauvignon classics such as Villa Maria from the Marlborough region of New Zealand.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

This is one of the best cabernet sauvignon wines available. I want more!

Fantastic wine. Crisp and full of flavour. I dont usually go for a French Sauvignon but will definitely buy this wine again and would highly recommend it.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

It's the first time we've tried this French Sauvignon Blanc and we were very impressed! It suited our taste buds very well. We shall definitely be trying it again. It was a bargain at the offer price of £5!

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Really fruity interesting wine......A real bargain!

I like this wine and will keep for christmas , well maybe

Totally brilliant wine it completely is what it says on the label. I am going to order some more!!

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Have bought about 4 dozen cases of this excellent SB and it has become my most recent favourite. Would recommend, especially when on special offer.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Flavoursome - loads of fruit especially lychee - and dry but not too dry. Excellent with spiced fish and white meat Asian dishes e.g. Thai, Indonesian, Sri Lankan, but also very good on its own and as an aperitif. Totally enjoyable

We have been buying this wine in copious quantities for a couple of years and we love it more every time. A great balance of being citrusy and grassy but with a lingering dry finish. Superb with or without food. Full flavoured and really delicious. For us this wine has the pleasent citrusy, grassy flavour of a Pinot Grigio, the dryness of a Chablis or Muscadet and the lingering finish of a Sauvignon Blanc - Perfection in a bottle!

This review is for the 2011 vintage

This is a clean, fresh, fruity and flavoursome blend with the Gros Manseng offering another, slightly herbal dimension to the grassy, lemony Sauvignon Blanc. Lovely as an aperitif, with sea food, chicken or any mildly savoury dishes.

Used to drink a lot of wine from this region but this was different. The initial flavour was much deeper than I expected but nevertheless it went well with the food. Found it moreish and would buy it again if the price is right.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Looking for something less acid or softer than a Sauvignon Blanc ? This wine offers the serious drinker or novice a chance to try something different without leaving the "comfort" of a normal Sauv Blanc. It very much GROS on you.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Just right for fish or chicken dishes which are stronger flavoured or served with a herby or cheesy sauce. Nice "bite " to this wine without loss of taste and certainly without overpowering the food it is intended to accompany. Top marks !

This review is for the 2011 vintage

This French Sauv Blanc was excellent value for money with the characteristics of a much more expensive wine.

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Ideal for any occassion. Ideal with seafood, or just drinking on its own

This has real kick and requires sipping and not glugging! Served cold with food or just as a drink it fits the bill.

A beautiful colour and aroma. This is a really lovely wine, perfect for lazy Sunday lunches or just a relaxing glass (or two). Exceptional price for a excellent bottle of sheer enjoyment. Off to order some more.

This will easily rival some of the best NZ Sauvignon Blancs (my favourite is Cloudy Bay) but for a fraction of the cost. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed.