Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe 2015 grand vin from Osoyoos Larose is predominantly merlot, with 12 percent cabernet franc, 8 percent cabernet sauvignon, 5 percent petit verdot, and 4 percent malbec. From a challenging, hot vintage, this is one of the most successful Bordeaux blends that I’ve tried to date from 2015. It shows a traditionally-styled nose with cedar and dried sage, with sweet, ripe black fruits. The palate is medium-full bodied, with quite fine tannins and good freshness. It may not be as complex as previous vintages, but everything is well proportioned. It's ready to drink now, but will reward careful cellaring over the next 3-5 years. Given the price of top Bordeaux today, this overdelivers at $47.99. And if you’re torn between opening up a new or old world wine, this will certainly fit the bill for both.Tasted: 07 February 2020Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$47.99
750ml
BCLS
MB
$46.06
750ml
Manitoba's Liquor Mart
ON
$47.95
750ml
LCBO
QC
$44.60
750ml
SAQ
SK
$58.30
750ml
NL
$52.49
750ml
NLLC
AB
$45.99
750ml
private wine shops
Producer: La Maison Osoyoos LaroseDistributors: Charton-Hobbs Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Petit Verdot - MalbecCSPC: 129999UPC: 871610001554
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaI’m not surprised that Osoyoos Larose appears to have easily disposed of the hottest year ever in 2015, turning it into a fabulous New World wine as the French often do in California, Chile and Argentina. OL is the original single vineyard in BC, raised from the beginning to be a vineyard that was built for the blend. The rootstock and clone combinations were selected in Bordeaux, shipped to Canada, and planted by hand in high density. The 2015 is certainly the ripest, roundest version we have tasted but without the sugar or sweetness you might expect. Expect a full-bodied black and red fruit entry that maintains its poise on the palate amid perfectly textured tannins. A great start for a wine that can age effortlessly for a decade before it begins to reveal its true story. Le Grand Vin is fully owned by Groupe Taillan after buying out Constellation Brands. The 2015 blend is 71 merlot, 12 cabernet franc, 8 cabernet sauvignon 5 petit verdot and 4 malbec.Tasted: 16 October 2018Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$47.99
750ml
BCLS
MB
$46.06
750ml
Manitoba's Liquor Mart
ON
$47.95
750ml
LCBO
QC
$44.60
750ml
SAQ
SK
$58.30
750ml
NL
$52.49
750ml
NLLC
AB
$45.99
750ml
private wine shops
Producer: La Maison Osoyoos LaroseDistributors: Charton-Hobbs Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Petit Verdot - MalbecCSPC: 129999UPC: 871610001554
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