Côtes du Rhône Villages, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
shiny, densely colored blue black with an even concentration from the opaque core to a thin cranberry colored rim. Intensely aromatic with fresh ripe red berry fruit, strawberry compote layered with black pepper, graphite, waxy mulberry, and rosemary. A dry wine but fruit forward flavors leave a perception of sweetness. Round acidity creates just enough mouthwater to balance full body and medium viscosity. Medium plus dusty, forward moving astringency reveals a harmonious finish with medium complexity and concentration of candied cherry, rosemary, and black pepper. High alcohol 14.5% but viscosity and extract minimize the burn.
shiny, densely colored blue black with an even concentration from the opaque core to a thin cranberry colored rim. Intensely aromatic with fresh ripe red berry fruit, strawberry compote layered with black pepper, graphite, waxy mulberry, and rosemary. A dry wine but fruit forward flavors leave a perception of sweetness. Round acidity creates just enough mouthwater to balance full body and medium viscosity. Medium plus dusty, forward moving astringency reveals a harmonious finish with medium complexity and concentration of candied cherry, rosemary, and black pepper. High alcohol 14.5% but viscosity and extract minimize the burn.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 7th, 2014
Love these wines. So deliciously southern Rhone.
Love these wines. So deliciously southern Rhone.
Aug 1st, 2014
One of the sexiest Rhone things I've had in awhile. In store now. @CrystalV59Wines
One of the sexiest Rhone things I've had in awhile. In store now. @CrystalV59Wines
May 8th, 2013
Fruit, tobacco with nice acidic front pallet
Fruit, tobacco with nice acidic front pallet
Apr 8th, 2018Big, bold and delicious from the dark dark cherry colors and complex nose of leather, slight licorice, hearty mushrooms, dried oak limbs... Through the first sip that suffuses the palate with steely minerals and then slides into those favors mid-palate that were in the nose. An acidic finish that will undoubtedly round and mellow in coming years... And likely if I have patience to let it breathe.
Totally worth cellars g for a few years
Big, bold and delicious from the dark dark cherry colors and complex nose of leather, slight licorice, hearty mushrooms, dried oak limbs... Through the first sip that suffuses the palate with steely minerals and then slides into those favors mid-palate that were in the nose. An acidic finish that will undoubtedly round and mellow in coming years... And likely if I have patience to let it breathe.
Totally worth cellars g for a few years
Very different than the typical Cabernet or Malbec. A delightful and unique taste. Almost like stripes lengthwise along your tongue. Very enjoyable.
Very different than the typical Cabernet or Malbec. A delightful and unique taste. Almost like stripes lengthwise along your tongue. Very enjoyable.
Apr 17th, 2016Christmas Eve rose tasting at my parents house
Christmas Eve rose tasting at my parents house
Dec 25th, 2014Violet and juicy blackberry on the first nose. A 'solar' wine from a hot region that keeps balance and focus even with a 14.5 ABV thanks to biodynamic viticulture.
Violet and juicy blackberry on the first nose. A 'solar' wine from a hot region that keeps balance and focus even with a 14.5 ABV thanks to biodynamic viticulture.
Sep 16th, 2016
Marissa had this 7 years ago
Marissa had this 7 years ago
Dec 25th, 2017
