A blend of approx. 50% Grenache, plus Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault, as well as 5% of white varietals Clairette and Bourboulenc. The rich, highly aromatic nose is very complex with lovely notes of raspberry, blackberry, stony & smoky mineral, peppery spices, and violets. It's full-bodied and concentrated on the palate with lovely aroma replays plus some garrigue notes adding further complexity. It has juicy acidity and a touch of warmth on the mid-palate, but nicely balanced overall. Firm tannins are grainy and textured. Savoury, stony mineral notes linger on the finish, with excellent length. Gorgeous!
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12/1/2021 - Gruffalius Likes this wine: 94 Points
90 minute decant. One of the best CdP’s I’ve had. So smooth.
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11/6/2021 - Miguelvino@yahoo.com Likes this wine: 94 Points
Good wine, Firm Tannings but good, fruity cherries , raspberries, medium body medium finish. Still young.
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9/4/2021 - Arnoldski Likes this wine: 94 Points
Excellent wine. Very firm but smooth tannins. Raspberry and slight pepper. Pick this for a meal of a nice steak with garlic potatoes
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8/14/2021 - millerarner wrote: 94 Points
Beautifully balanced new world style CdP. Good QPR. Enticing nose. Good now, with the structure to last years.
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11/12/2020 - cono_sur Likes this wine: 94 Points
A blend of approx. 50% Grenache, plus Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault, as well as 5% of white varietals Clairette and Bourboulenc. The rich, highly aromatic nose is very complex with lovely notes of raspberry, blackberry, stony & smoky mineral, peppery spices, and violets. It's full-bodied and concentrated on the palate with lovely aroma replays plus some garrigue notes adding further complexity. It has juicy acidity and a touch of warmth on the mid-palate, but nicely balanced overall. Firm tannins are grainy and textured. Savoury, stony mineral notes linger on the finish, with excellent length. Gorgeous!
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