90
points
Domaine de Cassan 2004 Red (Gigondas)
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$27
A new discovery for me, this estate is turning out some very good wines from its vineyards in Gigondas and Beaumes-de-Venise. Perhaps its biggest 2004 is this richly warm Gigondas, which is filled with dried fruit and spices. It finishes with supple tannins and layers of spicy intensity.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
89
points
Domaine de Cassan 2004 Cuvée Saint Christophe Red (Beaumes-de-Venise)
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$18
Plummy and ripe, but not overdone, with structure provided by a fine sprinkling of dusty tannins and complexity by layers of spice, ranging from pepper to licorice. Drink now–2012. Jack Siler Selections.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
88
points
Domaine de Cassan 2004 Cuvée Tradition Red (Beaumes-de-Venise)
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$15
You know a producer is on a hot streak when this very good wine is the "weak link" in its lineup. Ripe black cherries and plums are dusted with a fine coating of anise and dried spices. Creamy and quite ripe, with a trace of warmth on the finish. Drink now. Jack Siler Selections.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)