2012 L'Oustal Blanc (Isabel et Claude Fonquerle) Naïck Red

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 90.5 points

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  8/8/2017 - Wine Ratings Likes this wine: 89 Points

  An exceptionally tasty southern Rhone blend - sort of? This bottle is actually Cinsault driven, which is certainly in the realm of southern Rhone varietals but most often plays second fiddle to Grenache and Syrah (or doesn't make it into the blend at all). Along with Carignan, it makes up the majority of the blend - and am I ever glad for that! Even from Coravin, the wine was ready to go, initially showcasing floral notes combined with ripe currants, raspberry, and blackberry. A super savoury sense pine/juniper showed itself almost immediately and played at the forefront throughout tasting. Cinnamon and just a touch of oak (vanilla, cedar) made appearances. Despite the very french origins, an unmistakable streak of eucalyptus came out in force on the palate. A finish full of coffee, chocolate, and prune gave hints that the wine is moving towards tertiary but still hanging in the balance. Drinking well now, it seems this bottle could probably go for several more years at the very least. I would have expected this kind of depth and complexity from a wine twice the price - well played!

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  2/7/2015 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 89 Points

  New Languedoc Selections from Weygandt (Weygandt Wines - Washington, D.C.): Smells huge, like massive blueberries topped with pepper and grilled herbs. Actually smooth and creamy, not hot despite the higher alcohol, a bold wine for sure though, mouth-filling. Full of blackberry and blueberry jam, topped with earth, violets, pepper and smoke. Comes from two terroirs, one in Saint Chinian and one in Minervois. A blend of Cinsault, Carignan and smaller parts Grenache and Syrah from two parcels in Saint Chinian and Minervois. The biggest wine in the lot, but very well-made.

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