Badet Clément & Co.

Pontificis Grenache Blend 2022

9.4

This medium-dark wine offers a nose of black plums, blueberries and blackberries along with aromas of earth, tobacco, cedar, clove and nutmeg. I understand that the three segments - Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre- were vinified in both barrels and tanks, with no more than six months of aging. Given that, it is understandable that oak does not take a more prominent position.

The palate is loaded with dark fruit and savory notes, and it has a firm tannic grip with lively acidity. I had it with some sautéed meatballs and Petit Basque cheese. It paired excellently. — 2 days ago

Jonathan, Paul and 1 other liked this

John Bratincevic

I really need to try this again, it used to be one of my go-tos.

Randy Fuller

John, it is a very nice wine. And easy on the wallet, too.

Domaine de Fontsainte

Corbières Grenache Blend 2021

Chris MacLean

9.0

Dependable, rustic, tasty — 19 days ago

with Sarah

Tom, Doug and 4 others liked this

Department 66

D 66 Côtes Catalanes Grenache Blend

Scot Walker

9.1

Dark fruit in the nose with blueberries, blackberries and boysenberries with a hint of vanilla in the palate. Very smooth and a wonderful Grenache blend. — a month ago

Gérard Bertrand

Languedoc Syrah Grenache 2015

Jeremiah Diaz

8.9

Deep ruby in color; prunes, black cherries, and mushrooms on the nose; medium acidity; medium tannins; tastes like stewed plums, overripe blackberries, and wet gravel with a long finish. Tastes like there was a little Brettanomyces during the fermentation. Not enough to get a barnyard flavor or smell, but enough to make it earthy and mushroom-y. It's good, but not my favorite. A very interesting wine.

After some time in the glass, it has developed aromas of chocolate, prunes, and dried herbs. It tastes like cloves and cherries. The other flavors and aromas are so there, but more in balance now. Adding another point to my score. — 12 days ago