A delicious Languedoc wine, blind
It had been quite a difficult evening (same old, older child), so as I was doing sentry duty after things had quietened down a little, Fiona brought up a glass of something blind for me to identify, and then enjoy.
I'm afraid I wasn't good on the identification front tonight. It was a really classy red wine, with smooth blackberry fruit and a bit of spicy structure, all in a very harmonious package. But it could have been ultra-refined new world, or sleek, modern-styled old world. It didn't taste Italian, nor did it taste terribly French or Portuguese, and it wasn't very Spanish either. So I opted for new world. Wrong. So then I guessed Languedoc, and was right.
I find wines like this, with no real sense of place, a bit unnerving. But I can't criticize it, because it is so beautifully made. Embarrasingly, I can't remember where it's from. I don't think it's Waitrose, and in the back of my mind I'm thinking Asda, although this doesn't seem right. If anyone knows, please share. Retail price would be around £9, which makes it good value.
Chateau Paul Mas 'Les Dons' Vinus 2005 Coteaux du Languedoc, France
A Shiraz/Grenache blend from 40 year old vines on clay and lime soils, with a bit of maritime influence, this is sleek and sophisticated. Harmonious, smooth red and black fruits combine with fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity to make a very stylish, modern red wine of real appeal. Warm climate elegance here. 89/100
A Shiraz/Grenache blend from 40 year old vines on clay and lime soils, with a bit of maritime influence, this is sleek and sophisticated. Harmonious, smooth red and black fruits combine with fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity to make a very stylish, modern red wine of real appeal. Warm climate elegance here. 89/100
3 Comments:
Sorry, no help on the location. Thank you for the great tip. Im on the lookout for some nice Languedoc wine. I will keep my eyes open for a bottle here in Boulder, CO.
Hi, We had a similar bottle (dont think it was a 2005) given to us as a present and loved it. I beleive is was from Morrisons (wine of the week/month?) but since we tried it (and loved it) we cant find it anywhere. The label on the back describes "We crafted VINUS from 30 year-old low yealding vines... blah...blah" etc. Ive got the back label but it dosent give any indication of year. Happy hunting.
Found in the sell off space in morrisons £5 somthing 3 bottles what an old type terrific wine .will be in toulouse area over winter my see if I can find maker
Les Gwern-y- Bwlch ( means the pass thru the swamp)
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