2000 Chateau La Boutignane Grande Reserve Red
Vineyard: Chateau La Boutignane
Price: $14.99
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Varietal: Carignane
Style: Red
Region: France > Languedoc-Roussillon
Other Vintages: 2001 1998
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
This has got to be one of the best deals we've come across in some time! Harvested exclusively from old vines, some dating back to the 19th century, the Grand Reserve is a blend of 60% Carignane and 40% Syrah that is only made in the best vintages. It is a rich, luscious, full-bodied wine with abundant dark cherry fruit and notes of leather, spice and licorice. It has 12 months of aging in Allier French oak which adds light woody notes that complements, but doesn't obscure, the generous fruit. A ...
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