Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Jan 14
Deep ruby. Expressive aromas of musky cherry pit, blueberry and bitter chocolate. Plush, round and sweet, offering smoky blueberry, mineral and floral pastille flavors complicated by hints of white pepper and licorice. Finishes very long and smooth, with silky tannins coming on late.
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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.