Another very good wine from the 2009 Rhône Valley, a blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre. A wine of deep purple, which opens up with aromas of blueberry- blackberry fruit, licorice, burnt toast, black pepper and dried floral notes. On the palate, full bodied, concentrated flavours, balanced acidity and firm tannins. A wine of many layers on the finish including dark fruit, sweet oak, savoury notes and those same firm tannins lingering 'till the end. A Rhône blend with definitely more complexity and texture then the previously reviewed Rhône blend. Drink now or over the next 5-6 years. Strongly recommended, score 91 points.
Purchased June 9, 2012 LCBO New Release (280966) at $24.95
