WTN: Mas Des Bressades Cuvee Tradition 2009

AC Costières de Nîmes
Cyril Mares

A 55-45 per cent blend of Syrah and Grenache.

Deep cherry red in the glass.

Spicy, currants, sweet berry fruit, lightly smoky, red licorice, cinnamon on the complex nose.

Medium weight, spicy, tangy, rather high acidity, cherry, raspberry, red licorice, peppery, bright, smoked meat, perhaps a little sharp, incredibly fresh and vibrant.

Drying, with raspberry fruit on the finish.

Purchased at $14.95 (Canadian).

Bruce, a few years ago I often bought this wine which was always great QPR. However, I haven't seen it lately. I note that 2009 costs less than €7 here so, based on your TN, it is still fine QPR. BTW you could post this in the Rhône WF; Costières de Nîmes is considered Rhône vinously though located in the administrative region Languedoc-Roussillon .