Ray Johnson’s Wine Blog

Rose only

Posted in October 1st, 2008

by Ray in Cinsault, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Rosé, Tavel

Château du Ségriès, Tavel 2007 The ‘06 was a solid, fruity wine. The grapes are 50% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, 15% Clairette, 5% Syrah, avg vine age 30 yrs, saignée. Mis au chateau Henri de Lanzac proprietaire a Tavel where they have 7 hectares in the appellation as well as property in Lirac. Segries in provencal [...]

A Travel to Tavel

Posted in November 20th, 2007

by Ray in France, Grenache, Rhône, Rosé, Tavel

Domaine de la Mordoree Tavel La Dame Rousse 2006
Smells of strawberry and bisquits. There’s a broad mouthfeel with fruit to taste and added weight compared to other roses - very nice. The grapes behind this pink wine are 60% Grenache, 10-20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault and 5-10% Clairette and 5% Bourboulenc. The domaine has 40 hectares [...]