Its colour is a deep ruby red, showing garnet reflections while young. With its predominately berry-fruit bouquet, this wine shows the full aromatic power of these two fine grape varieties whilst retaining the freshness imparted by well-controlled wine making.
Robert Parker: The 2007 Cotes du Ventoux, which is mostly Grenache with small quantities of Syrah and Carignan, is a front-end loaded, fruity wine that is seductive, sensual, and boasts loads of peppery black cherry fruit with some hints of damp earth and spice. It is a bistro-styled red to drink over the next 2-3 years. Drink: 2008 - 2011.
Wine Spectator: Issue: Nov 15, 2008. Forward, with a light-bodied mix of red currant, cherry and floral notes followed by a slightly trim, minerally finish. Drink now. 6,500 cases imported.
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