(Imported by Sera Imports, NY). These grapes were grown in the remote and beautiful French countryside in the Côtes du Roussillon. West of Carcassonne. Not far from the French-Spanish border. Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan ________________
Color: Medium-dark ruby.
Nose: Expressive aromas of black raspberry liqueur, port, and garrigue spices. Nice rich complexity.
Pal: Tastes of dark sun-dried fruits, almost like port. But no sting or bitterness on the finish. Soft tannns, and perfect balance in the mouth. 15% alc, but no excessive heat.
I really like this wine. Light on it's feet but wonderful rich flavor. This is a fabulous Côtes du Roussillon. Much better than most Côtes du Rhone at this price point.
Great value at $16 usd. A great wine to drink in the Fall and Winter with stews, coq au vin, and similar rich fare.
90-91 pts Drink: 2022 to 2025.
JGH sommelier CMS-III, San Francisco/Bay Area
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Gifted from a friend. Make sure to give it a while to open up
Appearance: deep purple color with hints of ruby
Nose: Fresh and clean with medium intense aromas of just underripe black plumb and blackberry, and wood shavings with notes of pepper and tobacco
Palate: Full bodied, medium acid, high tannins, grippy texture, dry but with a little bit of RS. Medium intense flavors of black cherry and blackberry with notes of graphite. Medium balance and complexity with a nice medium length purple fruit and perfumy finish.
Polished and full bodied with lots of dark fruits. Very fun to drink!
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Random wines tried before service (Oinoscent): Cotes du Roussillon villages , 15%, Syrah- Grenache-Carignan The wine shows heady profile, warm, ripe to overripe black fruit, licorice, spicy, prunes, reductive, raisiny, heavy handed, aggressive, caramel In the palate, the wine shows much lighter profile than expected, overripe fruit, tight tannins, medium acidity, very warm from the alcohol, medium finish filled with raisins and prunes
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Pnp. Medium+ ruby in colour. Nose of black cherries, black peppers, and some kirsch with a touch of anise; alcohol is also very noticeable on the whiff. On the palate, there are dark raspberries and peppery black cherries complemented by its tannins. Medium bodied with a short-medium finish.
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3/6/2023 - RobbieC wrote:
Jon Harrison review is spot on. Great QPR.
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11/11/2022 - Jon Harrison Likes this wine: 90 Points
(Imported by Sera Imports, NY). These grapes were grown in the remote and beautiful French countryside in the Côtes du Roussillon. West of Carcassonne. Not far from the French-Spanish border. Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan
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Color: Medium-dark ruby.
Nose: Expressive aromas of black raspberry liqueur, port, and garrigue spices. Nice rich complexity.
Pal: Tastes of dark sun-dried fruits, almost like port. But no sting or bitterness on the finish. Soft tannns, and perfect balance in the mouth. 15% alc, but no excessive heat.
I really like this wine. Light on it's feet but wonderful rich flavor. This is a fabulous Côtes du Roussillon. Much better than most Côtes du Rhone at this price point.
Great value at $16 usd.
A great wine to drink in the Fall and Winter with stews, coq au vin, and similar rich fare.
90-91 pts
Drink: 2022 to 2025.
JGH sommelier CMS-III, San Francisco/Bay Area
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10/9/2022 - N777 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Gifted from a friend. Make sure to give it a while to open up
Appearance: deep purple color with hints of ruby
Nose: Fresh and clean with medium intense aromas of just underripe black plumb and blackberry, and wood shavings with notes of pepper and tobacco
Palate: Full bodied, medium acid, high tannins, grippy texture, dry but with a little bit of RS. Medium intense flavors of black cherry and blackberry with notes of graphite. Medium balance and complexity with a nice medium length purple fruit and perfumy finish.
Polished and full bodied with lots of dark fruits. Very fun to drink!
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6/30/2022 - Malcwino Likes this wine: 88 Points
Typically French dry, smooth, pleasant red, be sure to let breathe! Excellent value
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6/2/2022 - kostaslonis wrote:
Random wines tried before service (Oinoscent): Cotes du Roussillon villages , 15%, Syrah- Grenache-Carignan
The wine shows heady profile, warm, ripe to overripe black fruit, licorice, spicy, prunes, reductive, raisiny, heavy handed, aggressive, caramel
In the palate, the wine shows much lighter profile than expected, overripe fruit, tight tannins, medium acidity, very warm from the alcohol, medium finish filled with raisins and prunes
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1/8/2022 - jesi1882@gmail.com wrote: 87 Points
Bila haut
Purple
Brett, black fruit, fine tannins, medium plus acidity, good palate weight, slight rs,
3.6
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11/27/2021 - backto1983 Likes this wine: 71 Points
Quite strong, bitter taste; dry. Gets better as you keep drinking
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9/12/2021 - SpiSan Likes this wine: 88 Points
Balanced and smooth.
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9/6/2021 - heatherspratt Likes this wine: 89 Points
Perfect house wine, lovely rounded Rhône.
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9/3/2021 - AMC Eagle wrote: 89 Points
Pnp. Medium+ ruby in colour. Nose of black cherries, black peppers, and some kirsch with a touch of anise; alcohol is also very noticeable on the whiff. On the palate, there are dark raspberries and peppery black cherries complemented by its tannins. Medium bodied with a short-medium finish.
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9/2/2021 - heatherspratt Likes this wine:
Smooth and a winner - everyone will like this wine, good to serve to groups.
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6/9/2021 - MMiazga Likes this wine: 89 Points
Black cherries, pepper, light cocoa, acidity for at least 5 years. Great daily drinker and food wine. Like the 2010 the 2015 vintages for value.
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