Dark ruby garnet. Intensely earthy with a pleasantly barnyardy component on the first day, on day 2 the barnyard was gone, replaced with a tart, spiced cherry and raspberry fruitiness, pungent rock dust, and a hint of sweat. Tight and lean in the mouth, with bone-dry cherry liqueur/mineral flavors, morphing into a darkly-minerally finish with a slight bitter edge. Good acidity. A wine that requires rustic rich food as an accompaniment. Not a cocktail party red. B. Was $23 at Houston Wine Merchant, it's imported by Louis/Dressner Selections.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
2007 Eric Texier COTES DU RHONE "Brezeme" (Southern France)
Dark ruby garnet. Intensely earthy with a pleasantly barnyardy component on the first day, on day 2 the barnyard was gone, replaced with a tart, spiced cherry and raspberry fruitiness, pungent rock dust, and a hint of sweat. Tight and lean in the mouth, with bone-dry cherry liqueur/mineral flavors, morphing into a darkly-minerally finish with a slight bitter edge. Good acidity. A wine that requires rustic rich food as an accompaniment. Not a cocktail party red. B. Was $23 at Houston Wine Merchant, it's imported by Louis/Dressner Selections.
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