Very good example of a new age, bright, spicy and warm Cotes du Rhone. Rather large-scaled and very high in alcohol, however the wine is fun to drink and easy going. Very ripe red fruits with somw provencal herbs. A powerhouse CdR for a bargain price. Not subtle or complex but very generous.
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Drunk directly after the Brechet Lirac, this came acress as a very similar wine which was also an absolute winner with Neapolitan pizzas. Round and powerful but not in any way over-bearing. Close to a perfect match with the food and with its sibling, a favorite around the table.
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Fresh., young and vibrant. Juicy grenache fruit. Very ripe but has his Avis verve. Some heat is noticeable which accentuates the tannins somewhat, but it is a delicious wine.
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Plush and smooth with a juicy, ripe and youthful personality. It is slightly hot at 15% but this is not a monster along the lines of some of the more over-bearing 2007 and 2010s. Good value for money and drinks well now.
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Juicy and smooth with a touch of heat on the finish. Supple blackberry fruit and black olive nuance finishes in a well-modulated finish. This is excellent wine that is drinking really well in its youth.
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7/5/2015 - Marc wrote: 88 Points
Sweet, spicy cherry. Warm profile, supple texture, nice herbal element. Very nice and far more suave than one would expect, for the price.
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3/4/2015 - Marc wrote: 86 Points
Very good example of a new age, bright, spicy and warm Cotes du Rhone. Rather large-scaled and very high in alcohol, however the wine is fun to drink and easy going. Very ripe red fruits with somw provencal herbs. A powerhouse CdR for a bargain price. Not subtle or complex but very generous.
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12/26/2014 - Marc wrote: 89 Points
Drunk directly after the Brechet Lirac, this came acress as a very similar wine which was also an absolute winner with Neapolitan pizzas. Round and powerful but not in any way over-bearing. Close to a perfect match with the food and with its sibling, a favorite around the table.
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10/20/2014 - Marc wrote: 86 Points
Fresh., young and vibrant. Juicy grenache fruit. Very ripe but has his Avis verve. Some heat is noticeable which accentuates the tannins somewhat, but it is a delicious wine.
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8/21/2014 - Marc wrote: 86 Points
Plush and smooth with a juicy, ripe and youthful personality. It is slightly hot at 15% but this is not a monster along the lines of some of the more over-bearing 2007 and 2010s. Good value for money and drinks well now.
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8/17/2014 - Marc wrote: 87 Points
Juicy and smooth with a touch of heat on the finish. Supple blackberry fruit and black olive nuance finishes in a well-modulated finish. This is excellent wine that is drinking really well in its youth.
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