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Domaine d'Eole 2003 Cuvée Lea Red (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence)
- $28
Richer and deeper than the 2004 version, this shows an abundance of black cherry fruit, but also layers of spicy, savory complexity. Dominated by old-vine Grenache, it could easily be mistaken for a Lirac or Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Drink now–2015.
— J.C.
(7/1/2008)
Domaine d'Eole 2007 Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence)
- Best Buy
- $15
Floral and fresh, but there’s more to it than just a simple quaff. Watermelon and berry flavors are carried by a plump, medium-bodied palate, slightly oily texture and a long, mouthwatering finish.
— J.C.
(7/1/2008)
Domaine d'Eole 2006 Red (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence)
- $17
Inspired in part by Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this is primarily old-vine Grenache, packing ample black-cherry fruit into a ripe, round offering. Spice plays a more supporting role here than in the Réserve des Gardians cuvée, but there’s more power and weight here, framed by plentiful but softly ripe tannins. Drink now–2016.
— J.C.
(7/1/2008)
Domaine d'Eole 2006 Confidence Roussanne (Vin de Pays des Alpilles)
- $25
Barrel-fermented Roussanne isn’t what you’d expect from Provence, but this is an excellent wine, offering subtle smoke and toasted hazelnut aromas to go with white peach fruit. It boasts honeyed richness, plenty of weight and a long, cinnamon-infused finish.
— J.C.
(7/1/2008)
Domaine d'Eole 2004 Cuvée Lea Red (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence)
- $28
Similar to the domaine’s regular bottling, this is based on Grenache, but aged in approximately 20% new oak barrels. The wood adds a slightly smoky, savory element to the black cherry fruit, but also slightly rougher tannnins in the wine’s youth. Try this from 2010.
— J.C.
(7/1/2008)
Domaine d'Eole 2007 Roussanne (Vin de Pays des Alpilles)
- $17
Made from Roussanne, this is a very good example of the variety. It delivers floral and pineapple aromas, featuring plenty of weight on the palate without seeming heavy. There’s lots of tropical fruit flavor, but that’s balanced by a sense of minerality and freshness on the finish.
— J.C.
(7/1/2008)
Domaine d'Eole 2005 Réserve des Gardians Red (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence)
- $14
A lovely Côtes-du-Rhône lookalike, this blend of young-vine Syrah and Grenache with old-vine Carignan and Cinsault features plenty of spice to go with ample fruit. Dried cinnamon, clove and a hint of cracked pepper accent black cherry flavors, while a slightly herbal note adds complexity and fine-grained tannins give structure.
— J.C.
(7/1/2008)
Domaine d'Eole 2009 Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence)
- $15
Ripe, smooth and strawberry-flavored, a full-in-the-mouth wine with just a touch of caramel.
— R.V.
(9/1/2010)
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