Rating | 94 |
Style | Red |
Blend | Grenache, Syrah / Shiraz |
Vintage | 2012 |
Appellation |
Rhône Valley France |
ABV | 14.2% |
Price | $80.00 |
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Reviewed | 2020-10-06 |
Perfect For
Holiday Meals, Long-Term Aging, Treat Yo'self
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Grenache , Syrah / Shiraz
Chene Bleu 'Abelard' 2012 Review
Well, damn. This wine is wonderful. It smells like a forest in autumn, and cooking herbs like oregano and rosemary. There is also a hint of bramble fruit (blackberries, raspberries) fresh off the prickly vine. The palate is savory, with a whiff of black pepper, and the tannins are still a bit dusty around the edges, but the wine is drinking well now. This is a great wine for roast pork, turkey, or any lean meat on the holiday table.