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Château de la Liquiere 2008 Cistus Red (Faugères)

Editors' Choice

Price $30

This dark and concentrated red, composed of 70% Syrah, 15% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 5% Carignan, offers superb strength of flavors in a firmly defined and well-balanced structure. Black fruit is abundant throughout, with complex accents of licorice, wild game, sweet spice and bittersweet cocoa powder. Concentrated fruit, tight tannins and medium acidity provide… — L.B. (12/31/2011)

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Château de la Liquiere 2005 Cistus Red (Faugères)

Price $26

Comprised of 70% Syrah, 15% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 5% Carignan, this is a dark and brooding wine full of black fruit, garrigue, black currant and mocha. Structured, firm tannins combined with the lush fruit flavors create a beautiful velvet texture that leads to a sublime dusty cocoa finish. — L.B. (11/1/2009)

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Château de la Liquiere 2007 Nos Racines Red (Faugères)

Price $25

This Carignan-based blend with 25% Grenache is dense and concentrated, highlighting just how well the old Carignan vines from the region can express themselves. Ripe blueberry and boysenberry flavors are matched with medium-intense notes of bay, menthol, sweet bark and bittersweet chocolate. The silky mouth offers a round but balanced feel, with a nice mineral lift… — L.B. (12/31/2011)

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Château de la Liquiere 2008 Vieilles Vignes Red (Faugères)

Price $20

Heady and concentrated notes of blackberry, cherry and plum are graced with additional glimmers of lavender and thyme. The layered fruit continues in the velvety mouth, and licorice stick, clove and nutmeg spice accents carry well into the finish. A nice expression with great balance; drink now–2014. — L.B. (12/31/2011)

Most Reviewed Designations

Cistus Nos Racines Vieilles Vignes

Most Reviewed Varietals

Rhône-style Red Blend

2010 Bogle Old Vine

What a delicious Zin this is. Sourced from the warm climates of Lodi and…

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