The wine is a bright ruby color in the glass, with nice clarity, as you might expect from a Merlot dominant blend. A casual swirl and sniff brings you classic aromas of blackberry and currant intermingled with dried herbs and rustic spice notes that bring you into the fold. Take a sip and you are instantly transported to the rustic outskirts of France, with brambly fruit notes that bring you in to a classic arena of black fruit and peppery spice that just eases you into a sipping stance. The tannins are wonderfully structured, bringing you into the long, smooth dry finish that lingers on the palate.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a classic example of the complexity and value of so many Bordeaux. This wine was also a terrific value as I bought it from Wines Till Sold Out for just $13! This wine would pair well with a broad range of hearty dishes, from heavy pasta with cream sauce to wild mushroom risotto, to a classic Bouillabaisse. Tonight I'm taking a different tack and enjoying this wine with an herb grilled veal loin chop with some linguine tossed with garlic, olive oil, garlic scapes and broccoli rabe. Cheers!
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