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WTN: Domaine Magellan Vielles Vignes Syrah-Grenache 2003

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WTN: Domaine Magellan Vielles Vignes Syrah-Grenache 2003

by Bruce Hayes » Sat Feb 10, 2007 8:02 pm

Cotes de Thongue. A 50-50 blend.

Very dark purple, almost black, in the glass.

Smoky nose, spicy, fresh-crushed fruit.

Thick, mouth-coating and very soft, intense and sweet raspberry and cherry fruit, smoky, slightly peppery, with a lovely and light acidic tang.

Very enjoyable.
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Re: WTN: Domaine Magellan Vielles Vignes Syrah-Grenache 2003

by Bob Parsons Alberta » Sun Feb 11, 2007 10:52 am

Seems to have better structure than the Black Lagoon from Herault!! My recent bomb!
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Re: WTN: Domaine Magellan Vielles Vignes Syrah-Grenache 2003

by Redwinger » Sun Feb 11, 2007 11:07 am

Bruce Hayes wrote:Cotes de Thongue....


LOL...and from your description very apropos
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Re: WTN: Domaine Magellan Vielles Vignes Syrah-Grenache 2003

by Bruce Hayes » Sun Feb 11, 2007 11:09 am

Yeah. Everytime I read the name of the appelation I have a little, childish giggle. :lol:

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