This wine is from the deep south of France and has a pronounced liquorice and spice component on the palate, pretty well pushing the black/red fruit into the background. A very savoury flavour profile though a hint of saccharine sweetness becomes apparent in the finish, as does the tannic kick. This is quite a powerful wine and needs robust food really. It is well made, but not in a style I particularly care for. I am going to try to keep objective, so I'll give it a 7/10
[Edit] The next day this has mellowed vary nicely and has improved. The above observations still apply, but the wine has become rounder and more approachable, and lost the astringent aspects in the finish.
Chapoutier Cotes du Roussillon 2007 7/10 Tesco £8.99
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