Tessellae Louis Roche Old Vines 2011, Côtes Du Roussillon
Gsm
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
$17.00 (343517)
Critic Reviews (4)
Here's a wild flavour ride typical of the Roussillon, with savoury wild blueberry aromas linked to wild...
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.Big and burly, with old wood, gritty tannin. One of those aaargh! Wines that you want to accompany a pepper steak....
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.Vintages catalogue describes this as old vine carignan but is actually a blend of Rhone varieties. It has a rather...
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.Lovers will be delighted by this colossal big colored wine, black and thick; warm and raised at will. Lots of volume,...
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Just what I want out of a Southern France wine - dark fruit and savoury flavours in harmony. Medium full bodied, with nice structure and acidity. It's like a bite of venison with an herbal savoury blueberry sauce in a bottle.
Deep purple, with brighter red on the rim.
Nose of sweet spice cake, molasses biscuit, red plums, blueberry, a hint of vanilla. The alcohol is prevalent on the nose.
Racy on the palate, all about the bright red fruits (slightly stewed - almost chutney-like) with pepper, dried herbs, capsicum.
Medium-plus tannins remain firm, though it finished a tad shorter than I expected, initially. Having said that, structure is very good.
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