Cost: $23.95

Grape Variety: Grenache & Syrah

Category: Red Wine

Location Bought: LCBO VINTAGES

Country: France

Region: Gigondas 

Format: 750 mL

Producer: Pierre Amadieu

Alcohol: 14.5 %

Description: Deep ruby in colour with a muted nose.

 

Now this is an easy drinking wine!

Positives: Cedar, cassis, blackberry, plum, thyme, rosemary, white and black peppers and bay leaves. Medium+ body with medium tannins, good acidity and a fairly long length. The 14.5% alcohol is well integrated.

Negatives: Muted nose

Drink now or over the next 2 years on its own or pair it with rack of lamb.

Tasted: 4 March 2013

Best Buy

Score: 9+/10, Value: 9/10, Total: 18+/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4+

LCBO#: 17400