Winery - Château des Karantes
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A solid and straight forward rosé with notes of red berry and plum along with a touch of peppery spice on the nose. Balanced and fruity in the mouth with flavors of plum guts and softly baked red apple. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This 100% Syrah is an intense wine that’s a complete package of balanced fruit and spice. Wild raspberry, cherry, sweet hickory smoke and crushed violets are at the core here, with a touch of pepper and mocha unfolding on the finish. Creamy and decadent in the mouth with firm but approachable tannins. Drink now–2014.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
With 54% Bourboulenc, 14% Vermentino, 16% Roussanne and 16% Grenache Blanc, here’s a gorgeous Languedoc white loaded with complexity and intrigue. Notes of juicy nectarine, pineapple, melon, tangerine and pink florals dominate the nose and mouth. Balanced and creamy with a long, evolving finish that transitions seamlessly between rich, concentrated fruit flavors and brisk, clean citrus acidity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This La Clape red, made from 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, is dark and herbal, with strong aromas of black berries and plum guts supporting the garrigue notes of lavender, thyme and bay leaf. More dark fruit unfolds in the mouth alongside sweet cigar spice and notes of bittersweet chocolate, almost like a spiced Black Forest cake. Big and hedonistic but silky and balanced; drink now–2014.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Allspice and black raspberries lead off the nose, followed by flavors of juicy plum and thyme on the palate. Accents of milk chocolate and earth add complexity to the otherwise straightforward selection. Nicely balanced with a strong, sweet-spice, lingering finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Darker in color than most, this is a robust rosé with strong flavors of spiced stewed strawberries and rhubarb. Accents of African violets add complexity to the nose, while the creamy texture provides an atypical rosé experience.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This wine shows concentrated red fruit flavors along with accents of dried florals, thyme and cocoa. The mouth, creamy in texture with moderate acid and tannins, exhibits more ripeness along the lines of berry compote. Fresh and well balanced; drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Down by the Mediterranean, the vineyard of Domaine des Karantes uses 40-year old vines for this blend dominated by Mourvèdre. It is fresh and refreshing, a deftly structured wine, all dancing fruit and elegance. What rosé should be.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Ripe red raspberry notes, accented by cocoa, a chalky minerality and a hint of orange zest liven up the medium weight. With ample acidity and strong tannins, this wine will only improve with some time; you can tell that it’s holding back and there’s so much more that hasn’t fully developed. Try it now or hold for 5–6 years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
With only 75 cases imported, be sure to grab up this wine while you can. It’s dark, deep and meaty with strong blackberry, black raspberry, plum, licorice, cured meat and spice flavors fleshing out the rich mouthfeel. Delicious spice and mocha appear on the long finish. Balanced acidity, tannins and alcohol ensure this is a wine that will last for years to come, but is certainly able to drink now.
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