Domaine de la Guicharde
Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend
Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
I said "wow" right out loud when I took my first sip. I am so glad that I was unable to fit the entire bottle into the beef bourguignon for which it was originally intended. I was so disappointed to only have 2 glasses left that my husband drove out into the snow to fetch another bottle. For $12 I wasn't expecting much more than a basic cooking wine. I was pleasantly surprised. Deeply concentrated purple with a large blue black core and thin grape juice rim. Fruit forward, ripe red fruit, figs, cocoa powder, cola. Medium plus body, smooth lush texture, low acid, well integrated, forward moving plush tannin, high alcohol 14% throws surprisingly little heat or prickle. A dry wine but with no bitterness and super ripe fruit there is a perception of sweetness. Flavors on the nose are duplicated on the palate with the addition of black pepper and Rosemary. I expect that this wine will enhance the bourguignon in the pot and in the glass!
I said "wow" right out loud when I took my first sip. I am so glad that I was unable to fit the entire bottle into the beef bourguignon for which it was originally intended. I was so disappointed to only have 2 glasses left that my husband drove out into the snow to fetch another bottle. For $12 I wasn't expecting much more than a basic cooking wine. I was pleasantly surprised. Deeply concentrated purple with a large blue black core and thin grape juice rim. Fruit forward, ripe red fruit, figs, cocoa powder, cola. Medium plus body, smooth lush texture, low acid, well integrated, forward moving plush tannin, high alcohol 14% throws surprisingly little heat or prickle. A dry wine but with no bitterness and super ripe fruit there is a perception of sweetness. Flavors on the nose are duplicated on the palate with the addition of black pepper and Rosemary. I expect that this wine will enhance the bourguignon in the pot and in the glass!
2 people found it helpfulFeb 8th, 2015
Peter had this 10 years ago
Peter had this 10 years ago
1 person found it helpfulJun 23rd, 2014
Did Chad Walsh have anything to do with this choice, by the glass at Le Fond? Excellent.
Did Chad Walsh have anything to do with this choice, by the glass at Le Fond? Excellent.
Jan 8th, 2015
Bought at Europa in Portland, a small boutique store. The owner suggested this was a tannic wine, but we didn't think so. Very nice. Good price point. I would buy again. 2012.
Bought at Europa in Portland, a small boutique store. The owner suggested this was a tannic wine, but we didn't think so. Very nice. Good price point. I would buy again. 2012.
Feb 27th, 2015
Drank it on Christmas Day with hubby and friend.
Drank it on Christmas Day with hubby and friend.
Dec 26th, 2014
Andrew had this 10 years ago
Andrew had this 10 years ago
May 14th, 2015
