Tessellae Old Vines, Louis Roche
Red Wine, 750 mL
| Country : | France |
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| Region : | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Producer : | SARL Lafage |
| Website : | www.vinconseil.com |
| Alcohol : | 14.5 % |
| Designation of origin : | Côtes du Roussillon |
| Grape variety(ies) : | Grenache 40% Syrah 40% Mourvèdre 20% |
| Style : | Full-bodied & Smooth |
| Color : | Red |
| Container : | Coloured Glass Container |
| Closure : | Synthetic (extraction With A Corkscrew) |
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Tasting note
A stunning bargain from Lafage is the 2014 Tessellae Old Vines, a blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre, all aged in concrete. Much of it comes from 70-year-old vines planted in limestone and clay soils. A delicious, dense ruby wine with notes of red and black cherries, earth, spice, pepper and a touch of Provençal garrigue. Fresh vibrant acidity is also present, and the wine is uncomplicated, but rich, fleshy and very well balanced. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. Score - 90. (Robert Parker Jr., robertparker.com, July 2015)
Under the cherry-red colour, the nose is intense and complex. Enjoy this dry, medium-bodied and fruity red featuring refreshing acidity. On the palate, it showcases fleshy tannins and a broad mouthfeel that leads into a medium finish.
