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Domaines Astruc 2009 Reserve Merlot (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
- $13
Dark chocolate and rich plum sauce add complexity to this black fruit-driven Merlot. Blackberry preserves and soft plum guts fill the mouth, with a touch of green pepper appearing on the finish. Medium weight with a creamy texture and a medium-length finish. Drink now.
— L.B.
(5/1/2011)
Domaines Astruc 2009 dA Chardonnay (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
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- $12
Alive and dainty with soft orange blossom notes paired with fresh red apple slices and a touch of nuttiness. The mouth is more of the same, with a distinct peach pit flavor unfolding on the medium-length finish.
— L.B.
(5/1/2011)
Domaines Astruc 2009 dA Viognier (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
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- $12
This Viognier has a beautifully vibrant bouquet with aromas of white peach, pear, sweet pea and ginseng tea with honey. The palate is full and ripe with stone fruit flavors as well as a peach pit nuttiness lingering in the back and through to the finish. Nicely balanced and integrated; drink now to experience its true freshness.
— L.B.
(11/1/2010)
Domaines Astruc 2009 dA Marsanne (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
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- $12
Hard peach and tangerine citrus provide the fruity core of this wine, with accents of sweet wood and popcorn adding depth. Medium weight with prominent acidity and an orange spice-driven finish, this is a nice choice for bone-in pork chops or stuffed chicken.
— L.B.
(5/1/2011)
Domaines Astruc 2010 dA Reserve Chardonnay (Pays d'Oc)
- $15
Fresh and vibrant with strong pineapple acidity flavors cutting through the ripe stone fruit core. Lush and melony in the mouth with a clean finish.
— L.B.
(7/1/2011)
Domaines Astruc 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
- $13
Opening aromas of black raspberry, cherry and carnation transition to darker fruit flavors of cassis and cigar spice on the palate. Approachable tannins and medium weight make this an easy-drinking selection that’s perfect for entertaining.
— L.B.
(5/1/2011)
Domaines Astruc 2009 Rosé de Syrah (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
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- $12
A rather ripe and fruit-forward rosé with very prominent notes of banana and strawberry as well as accents of cherry skins, providing some variance and depth. The mouth is creamy and balanced with medium acid and a crisp, citrus-infused finish.
— L.B.
(11/1/2010)
Domaines Astruc 2010 dA Viognier (Pays d'Oc)
- $12
Forward and enticing with ripe scents of stone fruit and melon alongside a soft sweet grass accent. Medium weight with a balanced richness to the mouth and a clean, softly spiced finish.
— L.B.
(7/1/2011)
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