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Domaine de la Grand'Ribe Côtes du Rhône Cuvée Tradition Vieilles Vignestext
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Domaine de la Grand'Ribe Côtes du Rhône Cuvée Tradition Vieilles Vignes 2004

Côtes du Rhône, Rhone Valley, FranceNice freshly ground black pepper, spicy, meaty, dark plum, licorice root, chocolate, tobacco aromas. Round, dry, slightly tannic but elegant palate. Black cherry, smoky, black peppery, licorice root, smoky flavours with some chocolate tobacco on the finish. A bit rustic and tannic, should improve over the next year or so. Good concentration and value. The wine is made from 45-year old vines that are certified 100 per cent organic.Tasted: 13 December 2007Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$20.00750mlspecialty listing
Producer: Domaine de la Grand'RibeDistributors: The Delf Group
Blend: Grenache - SyrahCSPC: 279422UPC: 626990065302