Friday, April 26, 2013

Tasting - Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône

Date of Tasting: April 25th, 2013
Name:Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône
Variety: 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault
Region: Rhone Valley
Country:France
Year: 2010
Price: $14.95/ 750mL OR $38.95/ 3L

Shop Review: As for their other values, the 2010 Grand Veneur Cotes du Rhone Reserve (70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Cinsault) displays loads of ripe flavors. It is very concentrated for a Cotes du Rhone, and is actually an amazing wine. Classic garrigue, black cherry liqueur, lavender, licorice and spice box are all present in this fullbodied, intense, and rich Cotes du Rhone. This is a sensational effort to drink over the next 4-5 years, although it might last even longer.
 

 My Review: On my nose, this wine smelt very spicy. I was also able to detect some cherry notes. On my palate, I again detected the cherries. It was a fairly dry wine. This was an alright wine.

With or Without Food: Without food

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