Remarkable Rosé

La Ferme Julien
Cotes du Ventoux, 2004 Rose (50% Cinsault, 40% Grenache, 10% Syrah)
$4.99
Shane’s Notes

I suggested we break open our 1998 Bordeaux on this evening, but Jen insisted that a Bordeaux would not be a good match with our Ultimate Double Cheeseburgers from Jack-in-the-Box. So, we went with our inexpensive French rosé. The aroma consisted of strawberry, watermelon and herbs with a hint of licorice. The palate is rich, juicy, and tart with fennel on the finish. For once, we were unable to come up with any fancy flavor descriptors. Our palates just didn’t recognize the intense flavor up front. The combination of the juiciness with the spicy finish makes this one a winner. It is absolutely amazing that it only costs five bucks.