88
points
Domaine de la Bastide 2009 Visan Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages)
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$15
Visan is a village that typically provides structured reds, and this is a solid example. It’s a bit stern and tannic, but those elements are backed by warm, ripe fruit: black cherry, plum and chocolate notes. Drink now–2019.
— J.C.
(10/1/2011)
87
points
Domaine de la Bastide 2009 Cuvée Les Figues Red (Côtes du Rhône)
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$14
The 2009s from Domaine de la Bastide are sturdy, ripe southern reds. This blend of 60% Syrah, 20% Grenache and 20% Carignan displays hints of raspberry and plum layered with coffee and chocolate and backed by plenty of tannin. Long and chewy on the finish right now, it should drink well through 2016.
— J.C.
(10/1/2011)
86
points
Domaine de la Bastide 2009 Cuvée Tradition Red (Côtes du Rhône)
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$13
Warm, plummy and inviting, with plum and black cherry fruit framed by crisp acidity. The combination makes for a juicy, mouthwatering finish in this fine everyday red.
— J.C.
(10/1/2011)