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| 75 | | | 89 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | Until recently (2004), this AOC region in southeastern France was part of the Languedoc-Roussillon, to which it belongs geographically. But its growers felt the wine styles they produced more appropriately resembled Rhône wines, so petitioned a change that was granted in 2004, and today are governed by the Rhône committee. Producing mostly reds, the region surrounds the old and intriguing city of Nîmes (which gave us denim--De Nîmes) and has been producing wines for more than 2,000 years. The rosés from this region are reliably delectable, because the reds are so good. In this example we see the typical red wine of the AOC: medium-bodied and dry, with a deep, nearly opaque purple red color. The aromas show intense floral and red fruit characters, while flavors pick up spice and licorice dimensions. Tannins are soft. Grapes: Syrah 50%; Grenache 30%; Mourvèdre 20%. Important: chill slightly to bring out the fruit flavors, about 60-65ºF;15-17ºC, and serve in medium-sized tulip-shaped glasses. Foods: creamy chicken liver mousse with black peppercorns; grilled duck breast (especially) or roast duck; game birds (dove, pheasant); roast turkey; roasted vegetable stew with pancetta; mild cheeses
Big Boat | 11/01/2009 |
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