Half Merlot, with the balance a blend of 35% Syrah and 15% Grenache, this wine yields slightly baked fruit aromas, then delivers plenty of dried cherry and chocolate flavors. Shows good texture and length on the finish, so this large producer may be on to something special if they could just freshen up the aromatics. Imported by Sieur d’Arques Wines.
— J.C.
(11/15/2005)
Tastes like any number of other oaky Chardonnays, well made but lacking distinction. Toasty on the nose, followed by decent apple and citrus fruit and good persistence on the finish. Imported by Sieur d’Arques Wines.
— J.C.
(11/15/2005)
Slathered with spicy oak, sweet caramel and blatant buttery notes, which largely overwhelm the modest apple and citrus fruit. If you like heavy oaking, you’ll like this more than we did. Imported by Sieur d’Arques Wines.
— J.C.
(11/15/2005)