Vintage: 2009Grapes: Red Côtes du Rhône Blend - 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre
Region: Côtes du Rhône, France
Producer: Alain Jaume & Fils
ABV: 15%
Serving Temp: Cool Room Temperature
Paired With: Pot Roast
My Suggested Food Pairing: Pot roast or other braised red meat dishes.
Importer: Kysela Pere & Fils LTD
Price: $19
Review:
Excited to taste this wine because 2009 was a great year for Côtes du Rhône wines. This wine has a dark ruby red color that looks black from a distance. The nose has distinctive notes of black cherry and current that is followed by black pepper. On the palate the wine is very concentrated and full bodied with flavors of dried cherry and prunes. Long finish of licorice and black pepper with some heat from the high level of alcohol. There is some acidity to this wine and the tannins are soft. There is some balance in this wine, but it lacks finesse because of the forwardness of concentrated fruit flavors.
This is a wine that is definitely made for the international market with its high degree of alcohol, distinct dark fruit flavors, and medium acidity. I found it pleasurable, but because it lacked some balance I would only recommend it for very heavy and savory meals where this wine can really shine. Well priced.
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