This wine is a blend of 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache and
20% Carignan with maturation taking place in equal part in vats and casks and
alcohol coming in at 15%.
The first thing that stands out for me is how
aromatic this wine is, with aromas of crushed ripe cherries, blackberry, dark
plum, dried sage, rosemary and underbrush with a smoky and a stony minerality. On
the mouthfeel, medium bodied, with a creamy and juicy texture and flavours of
dark ripe fruit, savoury notes and gentle wood spices, balanced acidity and silky
tannins. The finish is long and juicy with great flavours.
This was my first experience with this wine and a much
more enjoyable experience than the straight Rousillon Village from Bila-Haut
and worth the extra dollars. Real easy to enjoy and worthy of another purchase;
the bad news is that it’s already sold out in this market. I will approach the
next vintage a little wiser, score 89 points.
Purchased September 29, 2012 LCBO New Release
(643239) at $24.95
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