2011 Le Gravillas Cotes Du Rhone-Villages Seguret

This debuts with a bouquet dominated by spice, smoke and pepper but evolves into a fruit forward palate featuring ripe black cherry and plum flavours. Medium finish with a very smooth texture. Not bad, but I can think of better examples from the Rhone.  Drink within the next three years with grilled pork chops or roasted root vegetables.

Price: $17.95
Vintage: 2011
Region: Cotes Du Rhone, France
Varietals: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Abv: 14%
Mike’s Score: 88