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Château Val Joanis Réserve Les Griottes (Rouge)text
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Château Val Joanis Réserve Les Griottes (Rouge) 2001

Côtes du Lubéron, Provence, Sud de France, FranceNice peppery, spicy, meaty, smoky, licorice nose with plum and black cherry jam. Dry and round with a fairly rich body and light tannins. Earthy, cedar, licorice, black cherry, raspberry fruit and a smoky, spicy finish. A bit dry but has good fruit intensity. Try with duck or grilled lamb sausage.Tasted: 12 January 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$31.90750mlSpecialty
AB$26.85750mlFine Wine Boutiques
Producer: Château Val JoanisDistributors: Seacove Premium Wines and Spirits
Blend: Syrah - GrenacheCSPC: 563759UPC: 3275810004440