Minervois, Languedoc
Daumas Gassac
Mas de Daumas Gassac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1998
This was in immaculate condition, displaying both ripeness and freshness with complex secondary flavors of roses, sous bois and meat. A treat — a month ago
Château Saint-Roch
Chimères Cotes du Roussillon Villages Grenache Blend 2020
Deep ruby color.
Aromas of baked black fruit, vanilla, clove, raspberry.
Dry. Flavors of fresh ripe blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, licorice, clove, cinnamon. Rich velvety tannins.
Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 months ago
Domaine Lafage
Tessellae Côtes du Roussillon Vieilles Vignes Grenache Blend 2018
Pour Richards 15. A big well-rounded wine with something for everyone. Had a t-bone with it the second night. — 2 months ago
Domaine Lafage
La Narassa Grenache Syrah Blend 2020
Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of black stewed fruit, browned butter, cinnamon.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, buttered brioche, vanilla, licorice, raspberry compote, cinnamon. Rich, velvety tannins. Yum!
Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 15 days ago
Domaine Léon Barral
Jadis Faugères Carignane Blend 2010
Wildly charming. In a good spot. — a month ago
Department 66
D 66 Côtes Catalanes Grenache Blend 2009
As one can expect for a Dave Phinney wine, this is rich and ripe, but it has so much more to offer at year 14. Blueberry, fig, tobacco, cracked pepper, dried mushroom, and slight hint of barnyard. On the palate it’s juicy yet soft and ultra smooth. The finish is long, candied, and earthy.
My 2nd and last bottle. At its peak. — 2 months ago
Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup
Tour de Pierres Coteaux du Languedoc Pic St. Loup Grenache Blend 2020
50% Syrah; 40% Grenache; 10% Mourvèdre — 23 days ago
Domaine de la Colombette
Notorious Pink Grenache Rosé
Not strong, but nice — 17 days ago
Domaine de la Grange des Pères
Vin de Pays de l'Hérault White Rhone Blend 2014
Always such a singular wine. It has the weight and richness of a white Rhône, with the acid and mineral tension of a great white burg. I like to say “Chaveneau.” It’s stunningly aromatic with layered depth and complexity, wafting from the glass with ripe tropical fruit, hazelnut, wildflower honey and pastry cream. The palate is rich and intense, but retains focus and balance along with killer volume, an elegant texture and excellent length. I continue to prefer GDP blanc to the rouge. — 2 months ago
Joan Ziegler
Nice oaky & refreshing. Enjoyed in Palo Alto on Saturday night with Rafael! — 10 days ago