Chateau Coupe Roses Minervois Cuvee Vignals 2005
There’s lots of black pepper to smell but the brett is coming up to visit in late ’07. Now a year later, the dung is in full force. This wine is a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan, unfined and unfiltered. Mis au chateau par Francoise Frissant Le Calvez et Pascal Frissant in La Caunette 13% $13.99 at Bottle Barn Coupe Roses
Chateau de Mattes-Sabran Corbieres Le Viala 2004
There’s lots of green tannins making for a very astringent wine. Tasted almost one year later in Sept. ’08, the black pepper and earth are apparent yet the tannins are still unyielding. 70% Syrah, 30% Grenache. An unfiltered barrel selection for N. Berkeley Imports. mis par M. et Mme. Brouillat-Arnould in Portel 13.7% $11.49 at Bottle Barn Mattes-Sabran
Castelmaure Corbieres Grande Cuvee 2005
Oaky, balanced and well-liked by the class. 50% Syrah, 50% Grenache 14.5% $15.99 at Bottle Barn