Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache Noir and century old Carignan in this premium offering from the Val D'Orbieu vignerons. This wine has a following in Europe and rarely disappoints us. First vintage I tasted was 1998 and I think I have tried almost every vintage made of Cuvee Mythique since!! This 2009 is complex and chewy with liquorice and tar layering ripe berry fruit. It has a balance of tannin which will help its development and the long finish has a little vanilla in it. I think this will drink well for the next 5 years. Look out for it. Price is normally circa £10 but found these at £5 probably to make way for the 2010. Great stuff good value
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4/19/2013 - winosot Likes this wine: 87 Points
Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache Noir and century old Carignan in this premium offering from the Val D'Orbieu vignerons. This wine has a following in Europe and rarely disappoints us. First vintage I tasted was 1998 and I think I have tried almost every vintage made of Cuvee Mythique since!! This 2009 is complex and chewy with liquorice and tar layering ripe berry fruit. It has a balance of tannin which will help its development and the long finish has a little vanilla in it. I think this will drink well for the next 5 years. Look out for it. Price is normally circa £10 but found these at £5 probably to make way for the 2010. Great stuff good value
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3/1/2013 - boodra Likes this wine: 87 Points
Good value. Dark creamy fruit, but still has some freshnes- good for simple cooking and rustic foods
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