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The 20th vintage of  this wine (according to the label).  It is a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Rolle (Vermentino), Syrah, and Tibouren.   Deep pink in color with some straw colored hues, clear and bright.  The nose has cherries with strong lemon notes as well.  Medium bodied.  Slightly oily  texture.  On the palate, this has cherries with a slight peach note.  Clean finish.  This would work well with Lemon Chicken.  Drink over the next couple of years.  

This is a blend of60% Grenache, 25% Cinsault, 7% Mourvèdre, 4% Syrah, and 4% Rolle.  Pale pink in color with some slight "silvery/blue" hues.  Clear and bright.  The nose has a cherry juice note.  With air, some light watermelon adds to the aromas.  Medium bodied.  Moderate acidity.  On the palate, there is some depth along with tart cherries.  The finish is a bit clipped.  It is nice on its own but would be better with lighter food.  It would work nicely with a Goat Cheese salad.  Drink over the next year or two.  

Very nice showing for this wine.  It is a blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 20% Cinsault. Pale pink with slight silvery notes in color, clear and bright.  The nose opens with strawberries.  With air it gets "dusty" with cherries.  Medium bodied.  Nice acidity.  On the palate, tart cherries with some depth.  Good finish.  This is nice on its own but was better with watermelon and cantaloupe.  A lovely wine for a summer evening.  

Beautiful wine.  Deep ruby in color, mostly clear and bright.  The nose is complex and deep.  Flavors of cherries, plums, slight black raspberries along with some earthiness and just a hint of forest floor.  Medium to full bodied.  Light tannins.  Flavors of sweet cherries, black cherries, slight cocoa and earthiness.  Long finish.  This feels like it is not yet at peak and should drink well for another ten to twelve years.  Great on its own, it should work well with most Pinot friendly foods such as Roasted Duck or Mushrooms/Truffles.  Long finish.  

Purple/ruby in color, mostly clear and a bit flat in appearance.  The nose is nice with dusty cherries and a touch of sandalwood.  Medium bodied.  Nice acidity.  Flavors of cherries, dried cherries, some earthiness.  Good finish.  This is drinking nicely but showing signs of age.  Probably best to drink in the next five years.  Nice on its own but better with food.  This would work with a Potato and Leek Gratin or a Grilled Pork Chop.  

Purple/ruby in color, partially opaque and shimmering bright.  The nose is deep and complex.  Aromas of Cherries, sligh black cherries with a touch of pomegranate and a nice earthy quality.  Medium bodied.  Wispy tannins.  On the palate, this has moderate complexity.  Flavors of cherries and black cherries and underlying earthiness.  Long finish.  This is at peak or just past but still drinking nicely.  It will be better with food.  This would be nice with venison or else Roasted Acorn Squash.  Drink over the next few years, maybe a little more for well stored bottles.  

Purple in color with ruby swirls, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose starts off dusty and "feeling" old but with some air, black cherries and slight earthiness.  Medium bodied.  Tannins seem resolved.  On the palate, flavors of cranberries with slight rhubarb.  Moderate finish.  This is a fine wine but nothing exceptional and (at least this bottle) seems past prime.  It is certainly worth drinking and will be better with food.  Mushroom Risotto would be a nice choice.  Drink over the next few years.