Variety: Red Blend (Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre - GSM)
Region: Corbieres
Country: France
Year: 2010
Price: $4.95
The Vintage Cellar's Review: "Superb dark garnet color with a few reflections of dark orange. Intense nose of ripe fruits, spices, and roasted coffee. The palate is rounded and full, with silky matured tannins and hints of vanilla. This wine is rich and powerful with layers of tannins."
My Review: This wine had an extraordinary nose, which I was excited to come across in such an inexpensive wine. I first noticed a rubbery smell, like burning tires. I also picked up hints of grassy manure, which some described as a "barnyard funk". It was just as interesting on the palate. That initial rubber aroma transferred to the mouth, but predominantly reappearing in the aftertaste. Building up to that was a sort of smoky essence masking a very faint, dark berry backdrop. I would definitely drink this wine again, and most likely without food because of how dynamic I know it is on its own.
This wine was tasted without food.
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