Many wines from this hot, arid region have historically been chunky, low acid, earthy and dull-fruited. Recently, however, there has been an up-tick in quality as lots of youthful growers has begun tending their vineyards more carefully and organically, and bottling their own wines, rather than selling fruit to a co-op or larger negociant. And some of the more respected Rhone negociant/growers (like Chapoutier) have ventured west as well.This Grenache, Syrah, and old vine Carignan blend is one of the most elegant, balanced Cotes du Roussillon Villages I've ever had.
Nearly saturated, luxurious black ruby/plasma color. Rich, smoky, plummy, gravelly nose. Mouthfilling flavors of blackberry, smoky cocoa, and stones. Full-bodied, and with substantial but refined tannins, this wine has a balanced, long finish. Very nice indeed. A-. I got this for $16.99 at Houston Wine Merchant on South Shepherd.
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