Création Grosset Cairanne Côtes du Rhône Villages Red Rhone Blend

Such an insane value.

Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of red/black berry fruit, spice.
Dry. Flavors of blackberry, raspberry, cinnamon, soft clove, peppercorn. Medium, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 3/5

Excellent. Strong, yet smooth.

We think this is tart, and I’ll add dry

Low tannin but great bouquet, floral. Recommend open at least 2 hours before drinking.

Light and lilting in the glass. Plenty of wooden pencils and wet soils in the nose. Berry too. Flavors are dense and plump. Some cheerful cherry. Some brooding bramble berry jams. Hit of licorice. Subtle and razor sharp on the tongue. Dry and snappy to finish. This is nice, fairly-easy red Rhône sipping wine.

Traditional Rhône red blend (Carignan, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah). Ripe black fruit aromas and flavors with big accents of dried herbs and sweet spices. Hints of flowers on the nose. Rich and juicy, but with a very silky texture. Elegant.

Best on first day.

2016

Tasty wine. Have to get some more of this.