Tautavel, Côtes du Roussillon Villages, Roussillon, Sud de France, FranceTautavel is a village in the warmer, spoon-shaped, sunshine-catching Roussillon valley. Pebbly, limestone-rich terraces and south-east facing hillsides house the grenache/syrah/carignan in this blend. Lovely perfumed, savoury cassis and anise pervades this confident, concentrated wine. Dense and dark perfumed ripe fruits, violets, figs, cassis rest on fine, slightly sticky tannins, trailing off with sweet spices and lavender. Acidity throughout carries the weight nimbly. Amazing value for quality here, and a terrific pour for your lamb shank.Tasted: 27 August 2015Tasted by: Prices:
Tautavel, Côtes du Roussillon Villages, Roussillon, Sud de France, FranceBlackberry, black raspberry, black olive, vanilla aromas flecked with savoury, meaty, floral, liquorice notes. Ripe, round, full, warm and juicy palate. Licorice, meaty, chocolate, black raspberry jam, black berry, toasty, coffee and vanilla flavours. Big, young and round with lots of concentration although hot on the finish. Needs 2-4 years but pretty impressive old vine grenache here. The mix is 70/20/10 grenache, syrah, and carignan. Perfect for winter stews.Tasted: 29 November 2013Tasted by: Prices:
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