A bit funky at first, perhaps a bit off, but mellowed with time to a deep plum and black olive cocktail. Rich and delicious, if not really my style.
A bit funky at first, perhaps a bit off, but mellowed with time to a deep plum and black olive cocktail. Rich and delicious, if not really my style.
Jul 19th, 2020
2013. This has French bistro written all over it. Started off a bit rustic and disjointed but came together over the hour to reveal a delicious wine with complex flavored and impressive balance. You have to look hard to find traces of its 14% abv. Silky and light in the mouth, with plenty of roasted meat and spice notes to show you where it came from. At $17, great QPR.
2013. This has French bistro written all over it. Started off a bit rustic and disjointed but came together over the hour to reveal a delicious wine with complex flavored and impressive balance. You have to look hard to find traces of its 14% abv. Silky and light in the mouth, with plenty of roasted meat and spice notes to show you where it came from. At $17, great QPR.
Aug 7th, 2017
Ripe and smoky on the nose but totally graceful on the palette.
Ripe and smoky on the nose but totally graceful on the palette.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 15th, 2016
Red fruits and a little smokiness and wood on the nose and palate. Versatile and fun wine.
Red fruits and a little smokiness and wood on the nose and palate. Versatile and fun wine.
May 10th, 2016
Drink now and give it plenty of air. This is a terrific '11 that could use a couple more years to meld the fruit and the tannins.
Drink now and give it plenty of air. This is a terrific '11 that could use a couple more years to meld the fruit and the tannins.
Jan 23rd, 2016
Nicely done, ripe enough, restrained oak, peppery.
Nicely done, ripe enough, restrained oak, peppery.
May 11th, 2015
Boxing Day dinner: Catherine Le Goeuil's bright, graceful #organic S. #Rhône blend-- Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Counoise-- just right with the sumptuous cassoulet
Boxing Day dinner: Catherine Le Goeuil's bright, graceful #organic S. #Rhône blend-- Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Counoise-- just right with the sumptuous cassoulet
Dec 27th, 2014
A favorite workhorse...
Dec 26th, 2014
My juicy dark fruit to keep me warm before I hit the sack. Live me some CDR :)
My juicy dark fruit to keep me warm before I hit the sack. Live me some CDR :)
Nov 16th, 2014
Yes! It was still young, it was fabulous.
Yes! It was still young, it was fabulous.
Oct 28th, 2014
Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
