Causse du Bousquet Saint-Chinian Red Blend

Big waft of Brett on the nose at first, which happily doesn't carry over to the palate. Deeply colored with prune, black raspberry, leather, black olive, roasted espresso bean, and white pepper. Rustic, to be sure, and certainly not for everyone, but this is really neat.

Tons of earth fecal.

Ribeye coming up.

2011. Monster fruit laced with oily herbs. Should be chased with a grilled lamb shoulder chop.

This was nice.

Great depth yet finely balanced with lots if charm

Brooding fruit. Firm structure.

Improved noticeably after letting breathe for a bit. VERY solid wine for the price (~$18).

Excellent, but let it breathe for a few hours. Fruity and rich, but it still has some lightness.

Serious Upfront fruit with backbone to match...