color: purple, fushia rim, tears stained, med intensity nose: shy, tempered berry fruit palate: dry, acid is med (), tannin is med and tea-like ... not "smooth" yet not rustic, curious! body is med alc is est 13.5 (13) finish is med +
style note: Succulent, juicy blend of red and black grapes (think checkerboard) tickle the palate on this well-balanced old world wine touched with a hint of vanilla (older oak maturation) and fruit such as blackberries (blueberries? maybe later). Very smooth and even, a good match for lamb.
1/21/2011 - awinestory wrote: 85 Points
color: purple, fushia rim, tears stained, med intensity
nose: shy, tempered berry fruit
palate: dry, acid is med (), tannin is med and tea-like ... not "smooth" yet not rustic, curious!
body is med alc is est 13.5 (13) finish is med +
style note: Succulent, juicy blend of red and black grapes (think checkerboard) tickle the palate on this well-balanced old world wine touched with a hint of vanilla (older oak maturation) and fruit such as blackberries (blueberries? maybe later). Very smooth and even, a good match for lamb.
2006 Domaine Durand "Les Côteaux" Saint-Joseph (Previously $24.99)
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