Chêne Bleu

Abélard Grenache Syrah

9.2102 ratings

9.431 pro ratings

Vaucluse, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France

Grenache, Syrah

Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa

Top Notes For

9.3

Lavender, violet, black pepper. Feminine for its type and region. Refined. Long finish.

Lavender, violet, black pepper. Feminine for its type and region. Refined. Long finish.

Sep 14th, 2018

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.8

This is my fourth time tasting this wine. It seems to be losing balance and fading. Great fruit and body buts it's missing the structure to give it life. #chenebleu #grenache #rhonevalley #ctbucklinwine

This is my fourth time tasting this wine. It seems to be losing balance and fading. Great fruit and body buts it's missing the structure to give it life. #chenebleu #grenache #rhonevalley #ctbucklinwine

1 person found it helpfulJun 6th, 2016

9.6

This was pop and pour delicious. Lots of depth without being too heavy. Loved it

This was pop and pour delicious. Lots of depth without being too heavy. Loved it

1 person found it helpfulNov 26th, 2015

9.2

1 person found it helpfulMay 24th, 2015

9.0

Dark purple/blue burgundy, smell of bacon, fig, chestnut and cinnamon, taste of oriental spice, anise, licorice and persimmon, full body with moderate acidity, round and smooth tannin, medium to long finish, tasty!

Dark purple/blue burgundy, smell of bacon, fig, chestnut and cinnamon, taste of oriental spice, anise, licorice and persimmon, full body with moderate acidity, round and smooth tannin, medium to long finish, tasty!

1 person found it helpfulJan 1st, 2015

Sommelier/Wine Director Luce Restaurant

9.4

The husband to heloise, Syrah n Grenache

The husband to heloise, Syrah n Grenache

1 person found it helpfulOct 29th, 2013

9.3

Decant and enjoy!

Decant and enjoy!

Apr 20th, 2016

9.4

Absolutely love this! Nice balance and food friendly

Absolutely love this! Nice balance and food friendly

Jan 26th, 2016

Stephen Mathews

9.4

Figidini, black pepper, bramble fruit, crazy delicious!

Figidini, black pepper, bramble fruit, crazy delicious!

Sep 11th, 2015

Director of Wine, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino and Delano Las Vegas

9.4

Delicious. Elegant and powerful. Amazing length.

Delicious. Elegant and powerful. Amazing length.

Jul 20th, 2015