Name: Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône
Varietal: 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Cinsault
Region: Rhone Valley
Country: France
Year: 2010
Price: $7.95
Vintage Cellar Review: As for their other values, the 2010 Grand Veneur Cotes du Rhone Reserve (70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Cinsault) displays loads of ripe flavors. It is very concentrated for a Cotes du Rhone, and is actually an amazing wine. Classic garrigue, black cherry liqueur, lavender, licorice and spice box are all present in this fullbodied, intense, and rich Cotes du Rhone. This is a sensational effort to drink over the next 4-5 years, although it might last even longer.
My Review: This wine was spicy like the Tempranillo, but was balanced by cherry notes on the nose. The spiciness was also present in the first sip along with licorice, creating a heavy, full wine. I definitely want to try this wine with food, because I think it would be less overpowering with a meat to balance it out.
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