Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Jan 09
Ruby-red. Heady red and dark berry scents are complicated by musky garrigue and floral nuances. Fleshy, palate-staining raspberry and lavender pastille flavors are braced by tangy minerals. Turns sweeter on the finish, with the floral quality echoing. Sexy enough to drink now, but has the depth and energy to reward cellaring.
Drinking Date:
Rhone Vineyard Valley of Fine Wine

Rhone

The Rhône Valley in southeastern France is famed for its diverse wines. It's divided into Northern Rhône, known for Syrah-based reds and white wines from Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne, and Southern Rhône, which features blends like Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Northern Rhône wines, such as Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage, are intense and complex, while Southern Rhône's Châteauneuf-du-Pape is known for powerful, spicy reds. Top producers include E. Guigal, Domaine du Pegau, and Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, exemplifying the region's rich winemaking tradition.