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Vin de Pays de Côtes Catalanes Grenache
Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon, Languedoc Roussillon, France
A medium-bodied Grenache from France. Showing red and black fruits with chocolates, earth and light vegetables.
Fruit forward and nicely balanced.
Medium-bodied with medium acidity.
Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up and shows some complexity.
14.9% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
A medium-bodied Grenache from France. Showing red and black fruits with chocolates, earth and light vegetables.
Fruit forward and nicely balanced.
Medium-bodied with medium acidity.
Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up and shows some complexity.
14.9% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
I enjoyed this wine but also was a bit disappointed. Tannins are medium for a Grenache; meaning I expected more but found it more approachable. Raspberry flavors were dominant, some dark chocolate and something else I just couldn’t put my finger on. There was also a pepper finish that was noticeable as you drank but didn’t really stand out or linger as expected. Pepper is something I look for her but I found myself “forgetting” it was there, which is unusual for a quality Grenache. Overall, the fruit hits quick, the tannin lingers and the pepper is lacking. A good introduction to the grape, but the flavor staples are underperforming. 
I enjoyed this wine but also was a bit disappointed. Tannins are medium for a Grenache; meaning I expected more but found it more approachable. Raspberry flavors were dominant, some dark chocolate and something else I just couldn’t put my finger on. There was also a pepper finish that was noticeable as you drank but didn’t really stand out or linger as expected. Pepper is something I look for her but I found myself “forgetting” it was there, which is unusual for a quality Grenache. Overall, the fruit hits quick, the tannin lingers and the pepper is lacking. A good introduction to the grape, but the flavor staples are underperforming. 
Apr 17th, 2020
Based on some other reviews here I was no expecting the excellent, flavor bomb of a Grenache as contained in this bottle. Absolutely delicious with plenty of fruit and chocolate with hints of pepper and wood. Paired supremely with a pork tenderloin with figs, honey and balsamic vinegar. The echo of flavors between the Balsamic and wine was especially enjoyable. What a great value.
Based on some other reviews here I was no expecting the excellent, flavor bomb of a Grenache as contained in this bottle. Absolutely delicious with plenty of fruit and chocolate with hints of pepper and wood. Paired supremely with a pork tenderloin with figs, honey and balsamic vinegar. The echo of flavors between the Balsamic and wine was especially enjoyable. What a great value.
Apr 16th, 2020
Medium-bodied, fruit forward, mild tannins; fine out of the bottle, but let it breathe a bit for a fuller flavor; red and black fruit, chocolate, spice, wood #hopvwineclub #houseofpurevin #coronavino
Medium-bodied, fruit forward, mild tannins; fine out of the bottle, but let it breathe a bit for a fuller flavor; red and black fruit, chocolate, spice, wood #hopvwineclub #houseofpurevin #coronavino
Mar 23rd, 2020
For $17 this is a steal, great wine from the Southern Rhône.
For $17 this is a steal, great wine from the Southern Rhône.
Dec 8th, 2019
Excellent Grenache, very balanced with just a bit of fruit. Enjoy with spicy food, esp lamb.
Excellent Grenache, very balanced with just a bit of fruit. Enjoy with spicy food, esp lamb.
Jun 20th, 2019