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Saturday, February 9, 2013

Domaine Les Grands Bois Cuvée Philippine Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2010, Ac Rhône, France




This wine is a blend of 55% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 10% Carignan from 10-70 year old vines, unfiltered and alcohol coming in at 14.5%. 

Deep purple in color, this Rhône blend opened up with an attractive bouquet of cherry, plumy-blackberry fruit, wood smoke, sweet spices and cedar notes. On the mouthfeel, medium-full bodied, with flavours of dark fruit, strawberry jam and savoury spices, balance acidity and fine grained tannins. Medium finish, not particularly complex but the flavours are very nice and the texture is pure velvet. This is a very smooth, harmonious, easy drinking wine, made to please and at this price, strongly recommended. Score 89 points.  

Purchased August 18, 2012 LCBO Vintages New Release (286344) at $17.95 

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