Cinsault

Château Musar

Musar Jeune Rouge Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2020

Popped and poured, enjoyed over the course of four hours. The 2020 Musar Jeune Rouge pours a deep garnet color with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of currants, blackberries, black cherry, Tootsie Roll, dried leaf tobacco, underbrush and inorganic earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Against a lineup of pretty serious wines, this more than held its own. In fact, I found myself coming back to it over and over. As Musar’s most humble wine, “Jeune” is a wonderful representation of the overall quality of Musar. Drink now through 2030. — 15 days ago

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Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2001

Beautiful wine. Slightly prefer the 1999, which I had last night. The ‘99 was musty and tasted lots of mushrooms. The ‘01 is still earthy, but fruitier. Dark fruits, with a bit of tobacco and cedar. — a month ago

Château de Pibarnon (Comte de Saint Victor)

Bandol Rosé Blend

Pale pumpkin. Leads with intensity, orange skin on the nose and aperol / bitters on the palate — a month ago

Domaine de la Chapelle

Saint-Victor Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé 2023

Dry, crisp - perfect for summertime - especially on the beach in Cape May — 3 days ago

Château Musar

Hochar Père & Fils Bekaa Valley Red Blend

This is simply sumptuous. Such an elegant and rich mouthfeel, and such depth of flavor. Grippy tannins, so decant this: let it breathe and loosen up. It’s delicious! — 18 days ago

Château Pradeaux

Bandol Mourvedre - Cinsault Rosé Blend

Pleasant, driven by ripe watermelon, tart plum. A small tannic grip at the end, barely there — a month ago

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2023

Tobacco herby snap on red currant.
Balanced tangy acidity:)
— 16 days ago

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Château Simone

Palette Red Rhone Blend

Deep ruby rust, opaque, nicely balanced Rhône blend with licorice, cherries and dark red fruits. Very good! — 21 days ago

Domaine Rimbert

Cousin Oscar Cinsault - Pinot Noir Blend

Brick in color extending to a watery edge. Olive sweet brine, leather, tobacco and cola on the nose. Medium body, round tannins, well balanced. Light and nice. Serve chilled with funky cheeses, olives, and spiced nuts. Would be a sexy side to a thanksgiving meal. — a month ago