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La Ferme Julien, Rosé, Côtes du Ventoux 2005 »

By Tim on Aug 29, 2006 in Cinsault, Grenache, Rose, Syrah, Tasting Notes | 0 Comments

La Ferme Julien, Rosé, Côtes du Ventoux, France 2005 ($5)

What better wine to enjoy after a day on the beach but rosé? I picked up this blend at Trader Joe’s after remembering a recommendation from Quaffability (ironically for another rose). It is made from 50% Cinsault, 40% Grenache and 10% Syrah grown in France’s Rhone Valley.

The wine is a beautiful shade of salmon/ruby with lean aromas of strawberry and watermelon. In the mouth it is light and dry with cherry and strawberry fruit flavors and good acidity. A cut above quaffable and a nice value.

13% ABV
Stelvin closure
Score: 8/10

Les Vignerons du Mont-Ventoux, “Grange des Damesâ€? rouge 2000 »

By Tim on Apr 19, 2006 in Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Tasting Notes | 2 Comments

Les Vignerons du Mont-Ventoux, “Grange des Dames� rouge, Cotes du Ventoux 2000 (~$10/gift) – Since my parents are again in France, I pulled out a gift from a previous trip some years ago. The back label states this red to be a blend of 50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Carignan and 10% Cinsault. Dark ruby in color with a funky earthy nose of rhubarb, spice and a touch of Brett. Strawberry, leather and tar flavors with smooth tannins. Could use some more fruit, but pretty interesting anyway. Most likely would have shown better a couple years back so drink ‘em if you have ‘em. “Barn of the Ladies� seems like an apt name for this one :) Score: 7.5/10