Domaine Le Roc Des Anges
L'Effet Papillon Carignan Blend
Côtes du Roussillon Villages Latour, Roussillon, Languedoc Roussillon, France
2014. Needs A LOT of air. Tank-raised, non carbonic maceration wines that are bottled young tend to be hard and unfriendly the first year in bottle. (Lots of Bob Kacher's Rhone wines fall into this category.) This wine was not pleasant on night 1. Night two, it was soft, fruity, balanced, fragrant, deep, and thoroughly enjoyable, though not complex by any stretch. At $14, a good buy that would work with plenty of basic meals. Better in a year. In the meantime, decant thru a Vinturi several hours ahead of time.
2014. Needs A LOT of air. Tank-raised, non carbonic maceration wines that are bottled young tend to be hard and unfriendly the first year in bottle. (Lots of Bob Kacher's Rhone wines fall into this category.) This wine was not pleasant on night 1. Night two, it was soft, fruity, balanced, fragrant, deep, and thoroughly enjoyable, though not complex by any stretch. At $14, a good buy that would work with plenty of basic meals. Better in a year. In the meantime, decant thru a Vinturi several hours ahead of time.
1 person found it helpfulAug 1st, 2015As expected, this has softened considerably in the bottle over the last few months. Blackberry black cherries, dark earthy minerals. Soft balanced and direct. Another solid $14 weekday dinner wine.
As expected, this has softened considerably in the bottle over the last few months. Blackberry black cherries, dark earthy minerals. Soft balanced and direct. Another solid $14 weekday dinner wine.
Apr 11th, 2016Medium body and acidity, some evidence of wood, low tannins. Savory herbs and slightly overripe fruit.
Medium body and acidity, some evidence of wood, low tannins. Savory herbs and slightly overripe fruit.
Jul 8th, 2015
Good Rhone blend. Good price. Jammy. A sweet nose, almost candy-like. Easy drinking.
Good Rhone blend. Good price. Jammy. A sweet nose, almost candy-like. Easy drinking.
Jun 26th, 2015
