August 1, 2021 - Great with garlic/oregano/thyme marinated lamb chops!
December 5, 2020 - I suppose the most obvious comment (again) is that this does not feel 14.5% alcohol, and does not have the typical extraction of a rhone made for the international market.
So, relatively light garnet in glass, muted game and spice over red berries. Nice tannins, very long finish
April 12, 2020 - Dark red color. Long legs. Herbal, earthy and fruity notes on the nose. On the palate, hints of truffle, dark cherry and blueberry. Acidity is medium. Soft tannins. Medium finish.
February 19, 2020 - Très beau fruit au nez, petit fruits rouges. En bouche, bel ampleur, tout en rondeur et étonnement long. Très agréable
February 4, 2020 - Bold, fresh and balanced: sweet (but not overripe) grenache glou-glou kept in check with great acidity, medium body, and very very fine tannin (mostly on the finish)
At 60 degrees, the 14.5 alcohol is unobtrusive.
Fairly complex nose, especially for the price
Around $26 from Costco if I remember. Wish I had gone in for more
October 24, 2019 - I picked up at Costco @ 22.99, figured no worse the a nice CdR - bought the last 2.
PnP over two hours, with vaccuvin, bright AND fresh, I agree with Purslane not a fruit bomb, but great fruit, very nice acidity and tannins present, but not over the top and here and there just the slightest bit of well integrated oak.
Nice weight on the palate and while you can sense the alcohol, the mid length finish is smooth and fresh, to me an attribute of the acidity. It wasn’t what I was expecting to drink as a CdP, but very pleasant and greatcto drink.
September 21, 2019 - Medium bodied, bright and fresh. Kirsch rules, raspberries and some garrigue add to the complexity. Good acid and tannins on the long, satisfying finish. Really like the relative restraint of the wine-it is not a fruit bomb!
August 25, 2019 - Very tannic
July 28, 2019 - Opened last night. Has benefited from air. Generous dark red raspberry with fair legs. Lovely kirsch and raspberry aroma. Excellent dark fruit in the mouth. Rich but with chewy tannins. This is excellent stuff, and a bargain to boot. 4-12-16-8: 90/100.
July 6, 2019 - Medium-light bodied with structured playful tannins. Strawberry, red currant, red cherry, tobacco, and earth. Medium high acidity, medium soft mouth feel. Long soft finish.