Ex Arena Brigitte Chevalier Grenache Blend

Really great value in a straightforward, honest, balanced Grenache. It’s grown within the Faugeres appellation but can’t claim the AOC apparently because it’s from deep sandy soils and not schist. No matter! Rayas grows Grenache in sand so there’s great precedent! Nose shows sappy kirsch-y fruit, lots of savory, mineral notes, and a touch of vanilla and spice. Soft and light-footed in the mouth. Quite dry, savory, and saline. Very soft tannin. Alcohol is relatively low at a stated 13.5. Drinking well now, it will certainly last a year or two longer, though I don’t think it will improve. I love wines like this. So food flexible.

Superb. No time to take notes but this is one to watch out for!

Brilliant, bright red crushed cherries and currants with a fresh, fresh acidity that is a perfect fold to the fruit. The stemy accent to this wine's nose and palate takes it a notch higher. Bravo!

Another great effort from Cébène - tasting notes unfortunately missing but will go to the domaine and re-taste (and check on my vines) later in the week!

Finesse, élégance, du fruit de la fraîcheur! On en re-boit!!!

2.9. Grenache from Pays D’Oc, fruity but dull. On sale for $15.99.

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Tasty, liked it quite a bit.

Pretty dark Ruby color, a little staining and viscosity. Black pepper, cured meat, grape soda and a little tingle on your tongue. Hated to drink this so early, but hard to wait when it tastes so good.

Spiced blueberries, light, Rhone-ish