Second time around. Very dark in the glass. Almost black. Smells like berry molasses. And fall leaf piles. Lovely balanced flavors. Hint savory. Harmonious mix. Maybe not deeply complex, but this is how I like my GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) blends to hit. Juicy, anise-licorice tinged and quite interesting tasting.
Second time around. Very dark in the glass. Almost black. Smells like berry molasses. And fall leaf piles. Lovely balanced flavors. Hint savory. Harmonious mix. Maybe not deeply complex, but this is how I like my GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) blends to hit. Juicy, anise-licorice tinged and quite interesting tasting.
Jan 25th, 2022‘Grand Terroir’ on label in cursive. That’s setting yourself up eh? Great blend though. One of my favorites. SMG (think GSM is more common here on the West Coast). Dark brooding, berry color. Aroma blends wet soil and river banks with some gunpowder and cherry jelly. Maybe toasted sweet bread as well. And a sage-oregano-basil thing. Flavors are full, strange in a good way, and complex. Minerality of the nose comes. Also has toasty side. Grilled pork chops over a campfire with plum relish? (That would sure pair well). Finish has the licorice/anise and herbal liquor thing in there with the ‘cherry pit’ (I read that about this wine, I think in Wine Advocate). This is lovely wine of Southern France that was such a great deal at Grocery Outlet ($5.50 at the 20% off sale I believe) that I bought 3-4 bottles to have on hand.
‘Grand Terroir’ on label in cursive. That’s setting yourself up eh? Great blend though. One of my favorites. SMG (think GSM is more common here on the West Coast). Dark brooding, berry color. Aroma blends wet soil and river banks with some gunpowder and cherry jelly. Maybe toasted sweet bread as well. And a sage-oregano-basil thing. Flavors are full, strange in a good way, and complex. Minerality of the nose comes. Also has toasty side. Grilled pork chops over a campfire with plum relish? (That would sure pair well). Finish has the licorice/anise and herbal liquor thing in there with the ‘cherry pit’ (I read that about this wine, I think in Wine Advocate). This is lovely wine of Southern France that was such a great deal at Grocery Outlet ($5.50 at the 20% off sale I believe) that I bought 3-4 bottles to have on hand.
Nov 7th, 2021
Côtes du Roussillon, Roussillon, Languedoc Roussillon, France
