"Black cherries, cola and hints of allspice mark the nose of the NV Vin de France La Buvette. It's a supple, medium-bodied red that would be perfect by the glass in every neighborhood bistro. No, it's not profound, nor will it age, but it's a solid value. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Interim end of September, September 2018), 86 pts

"Black cherries, cola and hints of allspice mark the nose of the NV Vin de France La Buvette. It's a supple, medium-bodied red that would be perfect by the glass in every neighborhood bistro. No, it's not profound, nor will it age, but it's a solid value. - Joe Czerwinski"