Savas
Nectar Grenache Noir
France
Dark ruby in color with a short purple rim.
Strong nose of blackberries, sweet strawberries, cherries, oak, licorice, green herbs, vegetables, spices, peppercorn and tobacco. Reminds me of a California Merlot nose.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, vanilla, oak, cloves, tobacco, coffee, chocolates, peppercorn, spices, light vegetables and coke.
Medium plus on the finish with round tannins and spices.
This French Grenache is drinking very nicely now. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Showing mild complexity, and spicy with a nice mouthfeel.
Needs 2 hours to open up properly and remove some of the bitterness.
I had this vintage a few months ago, and now it is much better. Would benefit with an additional year in the bottle.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
13% alcohol by volume.
87 Points.
$25.
Dark ruby in color with a short purple rim.
Strong nose of blackberries, sweet strawberries, cherries, oak, licorice, green herbs, vegetables, spices, peppercorn and tobacco. Reminds me of a California Merlot nose.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, vanilla, oak, cloves, tobacco, coffee, chocolates, peppercorn, spices, light vegetables and coke.
Medium plus on the finish with round tannins and spices.
This French Grenache is drinking very nicely now. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Showing mild complexity, and spicy with a nice mouthfeel.
Needs 2 hours to open up properly and remove some of the bitterness.
I had this vintage a few months ago, and now it is much better. Would benefit with an additional year in the bottle.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
13% alcohol by volume.
87 Points.
$25.
Paired really nicely with a roast chicken escabéche.
Paired really nicely with a roast chicken escabéche.
2 people found it helpfulOct 15th, 2017
Paired well with a variety of cheeses.
Paired well with a variety of cheeses.
1 person found it helpfulDec 18th, 2017Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim and medium intensity.
On the nose, sour cherries, raspberries, strawberries, light wood, licorice, vegetables, dust, earth, vinaigrette, alcohol and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with strawberries, pomegranates, oak, licorice, spices, earth, light vegetables, herbs, leather, green pepper and peppercorn.
Medium plus in finish with light rounded tannins and tangy cranberries.
This French Grenache is drinking nicely now with mild complexity, but not fully balanced. Showing lively acidity and a gentle mouthfeel. Earthy with a tangy ending.
A good food wine. Good while still fresh and not for long term aging.
Needs an hour to open up properly and show some tannins.
13% alcohol by volume.
Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim and medium intensity.
On the nose, sour cherries, raspberries, strawberries, light wood, licorice, vegetables, dust, earth, vinaigrette, alcohol and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with strawberries, pomegranates, oak, licorice, spices, earth, light vegetables, herbs, leather, green pepper and peppercorn.
Medium plus in finish with light rounded tannins and tangy cranberries.
This French Grenache is drinking nicely now with mild complexity, but not fully balanced. Showing lively acidity and a gentle mouthfeel. Earthy with a tangy ending.
A good food wine. Good while still fresh and not for long term aging.
Needs an hour to open up properly and show some tannins.
13% alcohol by volume.
