2004 Dom. De L’Oratoire St. Martin, CDRV (Cairanne), Reserve des Seigneurs
Paired with some pot roast comfort food on a snowy/blustery evening in fly-over land. It was a good choice. Cherry/raspberry Grenache influenced, but this is not a fruit bomb. Solid acidity and structure. It held the 14% alcohol better than I would have expected. There still are some tannins to be resolved, so I would expect this to drink well for at least a few more years if this bottle is representative. The best part was the finish…gobs of black pepper and spice that lingered for what seemed minutes. $19
Imported by J et R Selections, Mt Pleasant, MI
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