Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes
A blend, I believe, of Grenache and Carignan, although I have also been told that this wine is Grenache based.
Dark red in the glass.
A warming and enveloping nose, with cedar, gentle spices and plummy notes.
Thick in the mouth, leather, earth, floral, raspberry, strong notes of dried fruits, flowers and herbs, good acidity, tobacco, tastes quite mature.
Floral notes on the long finish.
A fascinating and distinctive wine. I can't recall the last time I had a wine this unique.
Purchased at $16.95 (Canadian) and a very good deal at that price.
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