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RhoneProducers in Rhone: Château Mont-Thabor Château Val Joanis Domaine de Cassan Domaine du Grapillon d'Or Domaine Le Garrigon Domaine Maby Les Trois Couronnes
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2007 ![]() Château Mont-Thabor Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhone Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault “The 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape has outstanding richness, a big, sexy bouquet of roasted herbs, tobacco leaf, sweet jammy cherries and raspberries mixed with some truffle, licorice, and earth. An expansive, full-bodied mouthfeel with no hard edges and silky tannins has resulted in a seductive style of wine that is dark ruby/garnet, quite evolved, and best drunk over the next 7-8 years..” R.P.
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2007 ![]() Château Mont-Thabor Côtes du Rhône Rhone Grenache, Syrah Lovely purple and blue fruits, with sweet spice and tobacco notes, followed by a gravelly hint on the finish.
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2003 Château Val Joanis Côtes du Luberon Red "Réserve Les Griottes" Rhone Grenache, Syrah Delicious, mature red, offering plenty of nice plum and cherry flavors. There's a spicy element that runs through it as well.
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2006 Château Val Joanis Côtes du Luberon White Rhone Grenache Blanc, Roussane “Shows a tropical profile--mango, pineapple, banana--along with almond and butter notes. For fans of the style. Grenache Blanc and Roussanne.” J.M. W.S.
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2007 Château Val Joanis Côtes du Luberon Red Rhone Syrah, Grenache “Plump and fleshy, with a layer of cocoa covering the plum and berry fruit. Nice smoky finish has a chewy tinge, but solid fruit.” J.M. W.S.
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2009 Château Val Joanis Côtes du Luberon Rosé Rhone Syrah, Grenache This rosé's bright berry character, along with a touch of spice, offsets its firm, dry texture. It is delightfully balanced and pairs well with light summer food.
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2004 ![]() Domaine de Cassan Gigondas Rhone Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre Floral, blueberry, cherry, and raspberry aromas are followed by medium body, distinctive flavors of crushed rocks and minerals, and a lovely, restrained texture that builds incrementally on the palate.
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2006 ![]() Domaine du Grapillon d'Or Gigondas "Cuvée Excellence" Rhone Grenache, Syrah Perfect with lamb, game, poultry, red meat, roasted pigeon, duck, truffle omelette, and cheese. Serve at 17°-18°C. It's an excellent wine to cellar (10 to 15 years). This wine will be at its best between 3 and 8 years from now.
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2007 ![]() Domaine du Grapillon d'Or Gigondas "1806" Rhone Grenache, Syrah Gorgeous. Savage, exploding with cassis and dried and fresh herb aromas, it produces a most sensual, soft midpalate mouthfeel. Full-bodied, it's subtle despite its rich concentration.
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2007 ![]() Domaine du Grapillon d'Or Vin de Pays Rhone Merlot, Caladoc This traditionally-made wine offers delicious notes of ripe dark fruits and herbs. A terroir-driven, aromatic red that will invite you to taste and savor repeatedly. Merlot and Caladoc grapes are hand-harvested, then macerated for 8 to 10 days to obtain maximum aromatic compounds.
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2008 ![]() Domaine Le Garrigon Côtes du Rhône Rhone Grenache, Syrah, Carignan Fleshy and round, this opens nicely in the glass, delivering plum, fruit cake, sweet toast and briar flavors that stay lively on the finish.
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2005 Domaine Le Garrigon Côtes du Rhône Village Visan Red Rhone Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre Delicious and stylish red, balancing fresh, focused and ripe fruit, clean and pure, with mineral, spice, mocha and coffee notes. Dark-colored and medium-bodied, its tannins are sweet, and there's pure fruit on the lively finish.
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2008 ![]() Domaine Le Garrigon Côtes du Rhône Village Visan White Rhone Viognier A sophisticated, lovely white, its complexity reflecting talented winemaking. Full-bodied and showing dough, yeast, pear tart, citrus, and smoke complexity. Nice, long, supple and balanced finish.
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2007 ![]() Domaine Maby Côtes du Rhône "Variations" Rhone Grenache, Syrah, Carignan This wine presents a frank, sustained ruby red color. The nose offers slight hints of spices with aromas of red fruit. It is well structured with soft tannins. An elegant, balanced, and multi-faceted wine.
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2007 ![]() Domaine Maby Lirac Red "La Fermade" Rhone Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre A dense, dark ruby red color. The nose yields notes of small black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry, Burlat cherry) and liquorice. The palate presents a compact texture with supple, silky smooth tannins and excellent aromatic length.
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2008 ![]() Domaine Maby Lirac White "La Fermade" Rhone Grenache blanc, Picpoul, Clairette Pale yellow in color, this wine offers a citrus and fruity (apricot, pear) nose. The palate is mineral-driven, with great expression. Its freshness and fleshiness mean it has excellent ageing potential.
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2008 ![]() Domaine Maby Tavel Rosé "La Forcadiere" Rhone Black Grenache, Cinsault, Bourboulenc, White Grenache, Syrah A frank colored wine, with hues from light pink to ruby red. The nose offers truly fresh aromas of strawberries and raspberries and raspberries. Harmonious and well balanced on the palate with a fleshy body which is nevertheless fruity and refreshing and with great length.
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2007 ![]() Les Trois Couronnes Côtes du Rhône Rhone Grenache, Syrah Les Trois Couronnes Côtes du Rhône is a racy and round wine in the pure tradition, with aromas of black fruits, spices, and licorice. It offers a generous and fleshy mouth with rounded elegant tannins. The finish is persistent with notes of fruits and spices. |