A Winner from Languedoc

2003 Cotes du Roussillon
Domaine du Roc des Anges “Vielles Vignes”
$17.99
Shane’s Notes
The aroma displays tart cherry and herbal (sage) notes. The palate is very concentrated and plummy. It is also smoky with a hint of violet and perhaps some candied orange peel. The finish is very, very long. Another great deal for the price, but it was just a little dry for my palate. I figured it was predominantly Syrah, and Jen guessed that Mourvedre provided the backbone. We didn’t do so well – it is 40% Carignan, 40% Grenache and 20% Syrah. I don’t feel too badly – after all, who can identify Carignan???