Michel Gassier
Cercius Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Syrah Grenache
Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Good quality wine, appealing, ripe red fruit character with some herbal and earthy complexity. Shows varietal character and provenance, but rather simple and is not able to carry the high alcohol
Good quality wine, appealing, ripe red fruit character with some herbal and earthy complexity. Shows varietal character and provenance, but rather simple and is not able to carry the high alcohol
The Latin name for north-northwest winds is CERCIUS – the defining feature and raison d'etre for partners Michel Gassier, Philippe Cambie and Eric Solomon to launch this new project. A blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah, with nice berry and floral aromas. Raspberry & cherry flavors maintain freshness from concrete tanks used during vinification. Fine tannins, medium finish, nice value.
The Latin name for north-northwest winds is CERCIUS – the defining feature and raison d'etre for partners Michel Gassier, Philippe Cambie and Eric Solomon to launch this new project. A blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah, with nice berry and floral aromas. Raspberry & cherry flavors maintain freshness from concrete tanks used during vinification. Fine tannins, medium finish, nice value.
Dec 11th, 2017A blend of Grenache from the right side of the Rhone river and Syrah from the left side cooler adds some freshness
A blend of Grenache from the right side of the Rhone river and Syrah from the left side cooler adds some freshness
2 people found it helpfulMar 10th, 2014
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
Not really jammy but has sort of a candy, licorice feel.
Not really jammy but has sort of a candy, licorice feel.
2 people found it helpfulMar 1st, 2014
Ruby in color with a wide reddish /purple rim.
Nice nose of black currants, blueberries, wood, earth, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, spices, graphite, herbs, river rocks, licorice and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with cherries, sweet raspberries, tobacco, oak, licorice, blueberries, cloves, earth, vegetables, spices peppercorn, leather, smoke, chocolates and dark coffee.
Medium on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice Côte du Rhône. Showing mild complexity and a nice mouthfeel. Not showing the high alcohol at all, which I liked. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food.
I paired it with a vegetarian flatbread.
Very fruity right out of the bottle and much different after 45 minutes. This review is after it opens up.
Peaking now and will be good in the next 2 years.
15% alcohol by volume.
87 Points.
$15.
Ruby in color with a wide reddish /purple rim.
Nice nose of black currants, blueberries, wood, earth, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, spices, graphite, herbs, river rocks, licorice and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with cherries, sweet raspberries, tobacco, oak, licorice, blueberries, cloves, earth, vegetables, spices peppercorn, leather, smoke, chocolates and dark coffee.
Medium on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice Côte du Rhône. Showing mild complexity and a nice mouthfeel. Not showing the high alcohol at all, which I liked. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food.
I paired it with a vegetarian flatbread.
Very fruity right out of the bottle and much different after 45 minutes. This review is after it opens up.
Peaking now and will be good in the next 2 years.
15% alcohol by volume.
87 Points.
$15.
Philippe Cambie in the house! 2012 vintage
Philippe Cambie in the house! 2012 vintage
1 person found it helpfulMay 16th, 2016
high alcohol makes this hot. Not a lot of depth that I could pull out with that. A little better 2 days open
high alcohol makes this hot. Not a lot of depth that I could pull out with that. A little better 2 days open
1 person found it helpfulFeb 17th, 2016Light purple in color with a wide purplish rim.
Earthy nose of blueberries, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, black pepper, herbs and spices.
Medium bodied with high acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, raspberries, earth, green vegetables, herbs, chocolates, earth, leather, tobacco, forest floor, cola, spices and peppercorn.
Medium plus on the finish, with round tannins and sour cherries.
A very drinkable Côte du Rhône.
A good food wine, but can be had by itself as well. Complex and interesting and well balanced, with a nice mouthfeel.
I had the 2012 vintage before, and liked it better. This vintage is still young and needs a couple of years in the bottle. I paired it with burger and fries, and excellent company, which made it all taste better.
Another venture of Michel Gassier. A blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah, from 80 year old vines. Aged for six months in concrete tanks.
15.5% alcohol by volume.
Light purple in color with a wide purplish rim.
Earthy nose of blueberries, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, black pepper, herbs and spices.
Medium bodied with high acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, raspberries, earth, green vegetables, herbs, chocolates, earth, leather, tobacco, forest floor, cola, spices and peppercorn.
Medium plus on the finish, with round tannins and sour cherries.
A very drinkable Côte du Rhône.
A good food wine, but can be had by itself as well. Complex and interesting and well balanced, with a nice mouthfeel.
I had the 2012 vintage before, and liked it better. This vintage is still young and needs a couple of years in the bottle. I paired it with burger and fries, and excellent company, which made it all taste better.
Another venture of Michel Gassier. A blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah, from 80 year old vines. Aged for six months in concrete tanks.
15.5% alcohol by volume.
For my taste, a richer, rounder style of CDR, but at the same time not overblown either. And for the price, very good.
For my taste, a richer, rounder style of CDR, but at the same time not overblown either. And for the price, very good.
May 11th, 2016Pretty tasty little Grenache-dominant CDR...clean, rich and yet nicely balanced. Dark fruits and a judicious amount of wood.
Pretty tasty little Grenache-dominant CDR...clean, rich and yet nicely balanced. Dark fruits and a judicious amount of wood.
May 7th, 2016