CHAT. DE CASENOVE LA GARRIGUE

92 Points The Wine Advocate 

"The stunning 2009 La Garrigue (40% Carignan, 40% Syrah and 20% Grenache aged 7 months in tank) is a terrific example of how much wine one can buy for under $20 a bottle. An opaque ruby/purple color is followed by notes of cassis, blackberries, lavender, licorice, pepper and garrigue. Full-bodied, rich and heady, this beauty is capable of drinking well for 5-6 more years. However, as with most of these wines, what’s the point of waiting?"

Our thoughts…

The nose is tight upon first opening with whiffs of herbs and black fruit.  In the mouth were concentrated ripe fruit, a hint of woodbox, and a leans to Bordeaux in nature.  With a half hour of air there were focused ripe, black fruit, plum dark cherry and cool acidity before becoming dry and firm in the finish.  There is good clean balance all around to this wine.