Château Saint-Roch
Chimères Cotes du Roussillon Villages Grenache Blend
Côtes du Roussillon, Roussillon, Languedoc Roussillon, France
100+ year old vines from the foot of Château de Quéribus, the last Cathar stronghold, and probably the most epic looking castle ever (seriously, look at it, google images...). Jeb Dunnuck scored less than ten 2013 Chateauneuf du Papes higher than this, and for good reason. This is what I imagine strawberry shortcake would taste like if you were some how able to commission Pierre Hermé to pull one together on-the-fly for you. Hedonistic and raw, but with rounded edges. Just as you think you've wrapped your head around it, it turns a corner and unveils something new. True to Roussillon, hedonistic, honest, better than any Cotes du Rhone I've ever tasted, and at less than $20, it's simply one of greatest values possible in all wine.
100+ year old vines from the foot of Château de Quéribus, the last Cathar stronghold, and probably the most epic looking castle ever (seriously, look at it, google images...). Jeb Dunnuck scored less than ten 2013 Chateauneuf du Papes higher than this, and for good reason. This is what I imagine strawberry shortcake would taste like if you were some how able to commission Pierre Hermé to pull one together on-the-fly for you. Hedonistic and raw, but with rounded edges. Just as you think you've wrapped your head around it, it turns a corner and unveils something new. True to Roussillon, hedonistic, honest, better than any Cotes du Rhone I've ever tasted, and at less than $20, it's simply one of greatest values possible in all wine.
Jan 5th, 2017Great Languedoc blend with loads of dark fruit and hints of chocolate. Full bodied and high alcohol content but very smooth. Easy to cocktail or have with a meal. 95 point Parker score well deserved on this one!
Great Languedoc blend with loads of dark fruit and hints of chocolate. Full bodied and high alcohol content but very smooth. Easy to cocktail or have with a meal. 95 point Parker score well deserved on this one!
Dec 23rd, 2016
Nice subtleties. Pairs well with pork loin.
Nice subtleties. Pairs well with pork loin.
Apr 3rd, 2016Forward floral, herbal, new red fruit and some leather. That same almost-ripe red fruit on the palate, with some smooth medium tannin and packing some heat at 15%. Long granite finish.
Forward floral, herbal, new red fruit and some leather. That same almost-ripe red fruit on the palate, with some smooth medium tannin and packing some heat at 15%. Long granite finish.
Mar 3rd, 2016Power, herbs, alkohol. Good stuff, though
Power, herbs, alkohol. Good stuff, though
Feb 22nd, 2016
This was ok but not up to what I expected from a blend of 40% Grenache etc. not for me. $18
This was ok but not up to what I expected from a blend of 40% Grenache etc. not for me. $18
Jan 30th, 2016
Deep color and berry flavor - very nice!
Deep color and berry flavor - very nice!
Jan 4th, 2016Dark cherry and leather. Fruit forward
Dark cherry and leather. Fruit forward
Jan 2nd, 2016