Rasteau recently got its own AOC - this 2009 is decent value buy at $19.50. Doesn't knock the socks off though.
On the nose, ripe red fruit, black cherries, leather, lots of spice. Sweet spice. On the palate a good repeat of the nose, fruit is more pure but could use more concentration, medium plus tannins, acidity and finish. Pair with lamb kabobs and grilled veggies.
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Reticent and closed on the nose. Initially closed on the palate as well that fortunately opened up slightly after one hour of bottle airing. Light to medium bodied, discreet dark sweetish fruit,hint of liquorice and pretty firm tannic grip in the mouth. Dusty tannic finish. Overall somehow greenish and reticent. Could benefit from some years in the cellar to come around.
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1/26/2015 - CAQC wrote: 89 Points
Rasteau recently got its own AOC - this 2009 is decent value buy at $19.50. Doesn't knock the socks off though.
On the nose, ripe red fruit, black cherries, leather, lots of spice. Sweet spice. On the palate a good repeat of the nose, fruit is more pure but could use more concentration, medium plus tannins, acidity and finish. Pair with lamb kabobs and grilled veggies.
LCBO
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12/9/2011 - Henman wrote: 87 Points
Reticent and closed on the nose. Initially closed on the palate as well that fortunately opened up slightly after one hour of bottle airing. Light to medium bodied, discreet dark sweetish fruit,hint of liquorice and pretty firm tannic grip in the mouth. Dusty tannic finish. Overall somehow greenish and reticent. Could benefit from some years in the cellar to come around.
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9/17/2011 - Engelund wrote: 88 Points
Rhonefestival 2011 Danmark (Dansk Vincenter i Avedøre): Intet ekstraordinært over denne vin. Pris 109DKK.
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