Phenolia

Roussillon Red Blend

8.540 ratings
8.71 pro ratings
Roussillon, Languedoc Roussillon, France
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Byron C Mayes

Deep purple. Shy nose of black plum, black currant, and blackberry. Echoed on the juicy medium-bodied palate with medium plus(!) tannins, medium acidity, and a dark, tarry finish. A perfect pair for filet, cassoulet, pork chops, American turkey, and pretty much anything you’d pair with Cabernet Sauvignon. After all, this is a blend of its cousin (Malbec) and it’s son (Marselan), but with a fresh and new flavor profile reflecting the French doing New World. Great QPR. Drink now or until 2026. Yes. I know.

Deep purple. Shy nose of black plum, black currant, and blackberry. Echoed on the juicy medium-bodied palate with medium plus(!) tannins, medium acidity, and a dark, tarry finish. A perfect pair for filet, cassoulet, pork chops, American turkey, and pretty much anything you’d pair with Cabernet Sauvignon. After all, this is a blend of its cousin (Malbec) and it’s son (Marselan), but with a fresh and new flavor profile reflecting the French doing New World. Great QPR. Drink now or until 2026. Yes. I know.

Feb 12th, 2019
Sam Agami

Really nice everyday drinker. Smooth, while still flavorful. Red fruit, with subtle tanins without an overpowering oak. A winner and a fantastic bargain!

Really nice everyday drinker. Smooth, while still flavorful. Red fruit, with subtle tanins without an overpowering oak. A winner and a fantastic bargain!

Oct 1st, 2018
Mike Olofson

Sweet, like juice.

Sweet, like juice.

Jan 20th, 2018
Kevin Pierce

Very smooth so it goes down easy. One of my new favorites!

Very smooth so it goes down easy. One of my new favorites!

Nov 16th, 2017
Joe F.
8.1

Not thrilled with it. A little harsh on the throat. A little flat on the palate.

Not thrilled with it. A little harsh on the throat. A little flat on the palate.

Oct 3rd, 2017
Lester Vial

Home. 7/1/17

Home. 7/1/17

Jul 1st, 2017
Matthee Curtis

$8. Very good. Not interesting or anything but tasty. Flavorful, fruit, almost sweet.

$8. Very good. Not interesting or anything but tasty. Flavorful, fruit, almost sweet.

Feb 20th, 2017
Anil Saxena

Love blends and this inexpensive blend is excellent. It's very jammy, dry and full of dirt. Awesome for the price. I'd get more now...

Love blends and this inexpensive blend is excellent. It's very jammy, dry and full of dirt. Awesome for the price. I'd get more now...

Mar 5th, 2016
Marilyn Parsons

Pleasant and balanced. Has fruit and tannins but not too heavy.

Pleasant and balanced. Has fruit and tannins but not too heavy.

Feb 9th, 2016
Keysha Montoya

Classic Malbec taste with rich tannins and smooth aftertaste!!

Classic Malbec taste with rich tannins and smooth aftertaste!!

Nov 4th, 2015