23 February 2014

Domaine de Font-Sane – Vielles Vignes 2011

Varieties: Grenache and Syrah (blend % unspecified)
Region: Ventoux AOC (Southern Rhone)
Vintage:  2011
Colour: dark purple
Alcohol: 14.0%
Bouquet: Some cedar and redcurrant in the rather pungent nose
Flavour: A fruit forward, peppery, plummy wine that is not overly complex. The highlight for me was the plucky, balanced tannins. Fresh and flavourful.
Points: 85 (3+7+11+7+7+50)
Notes: Not commonly available here. Unsure who sourced it for our tasting.

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