Col des Vents, Corbieres 2006 Black fruits dominate the nose; the mouth is light-bodied, lean and a little gripping. This is the budget Corbieres from Castelmaure made of 50% Carignane, 35% Grenache and 15% Syrah 13.5% $8.99 at Bottle Barn
Castelmaure Corbieres Grande Cuvee 2006 The 2005 was oaky, balanced and well-liked by the class. The ’06 again sports obvious oak and bright black fruits. There’s a refinement in this wine that the budget wine above does not possess – very fresh with some grab on the tongue. 50% Syrah, 50% Grenache, aged in oak for one year, 90% French and 10% US oak 14.5% $17.99 at Bottle Barn