Sunday, October 26, 2014

Domaine De Tholomies La Chapelle Syrah-Grenache-Cinsault BIO 2011 IGP

Variety: Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault

Country of origin: France
Wine appellation: Languedoc
Vintage: 2011
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Color: dark ruby red with violet hues
Bouquet: fruity, blackberries, blueberries, spices, black sour cherries, hint of vanilla
Taste: medium body, similar to nose still very fruity at this point, blackberries, and ripe sour cherries, hint of herby and tar character, pepper, longer finish
Recommended food pairing: steak
Overall score: 3.5+7.5+11+7+7=86
Price CZK 180
Stopper: single piece cork
Quite young at this point the wine is predominantly fruit driven, however it has already some herby and spicy tones. This would be good candidate for cellaring.  Very good price/value ratio. 

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