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April/May 2008

Wine Review Archive -
France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Red

Chateau Maris

2004 Syrah Minervois La Livinière La Touge ($19). Absolutely delicious, with Rhone-like concentration to the black currant and berry flavors, black pepper and bittersweet chocolate notes and long, focused finish. Ready to drink now and over the next three or four years. (World Wide Wine 08/07)

2004 Syrah Minervois La Liviniere Old Vine ($28). Ripe, opulent cassis and blueberry fruit is laced with mocha, espresso and brown spices, with a long finish and balancing acidity. Ready to drink now and over the next three or four years. (World Wide Wine 08/07)

2004 Grenache Minervois La Liviniere Old Vine ($28). Juicy red berry and plum flavors are accented with plenty of fresh herbs and a touch of mocha. Stays focused through the mouthwatering finish. Ready to drink now. (World Wide Wine 08/07)

Domaine de Nizas

2004 Vin de Pays d'Oc Reserve ($35). A wonderful example of the new face "Vin de Pays" out of the the Languedoc, this offers deep black currant, blackberry, espresso, licorice and a touch of game on a smooth, supple frame. A blend of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Long, lush, focused finish. Delicious now and over the next four or five years. (World Wide Wine 08/07)

2003 Coteaux du Languedoc ($17). Appealing earthy notes underlie the focused black plum and currant fruit, picking up smoky, roasted herbs through the long finish. Ready to drink now. (World Wide Wine 08/07)

Domaine Ligneres

2003 Corbières Le Signal ($18). Another appealing choice from this Languedoc producer, offering layers of red plum and cherry fruit, baking spices and a touch of minerality. Focused, if moderate, finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 12/07)

2002 Corbieres Notre Dame ($30). Concentrated plum and currant flavors offer plenty of zip, with warm spicy notes that carry through the long finish. 100% Syrah. Ready to drink now and over the next three or four years. (Weekend Wine 04/07)

Val d'Orbeiu 1998 Corbieres Les Deux Rives ($7). A good example of the solid values coming out of this region, this wine shows plum and berry fruit with an all French stone note, and a touch of pepper. Ready to drink now and over the next couple of years. (Weekend Wine, 08/01)

 

 

 

 

 

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