2015 Cotes du Ventoux Cuvee Persia
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The Syrah-dominated cuvee is the 2015 Cotes du Ventoux Cuvee Persia (there’s always a splash of Mourvèdre). Aged in foudre, its saturated purple color is followed by terrific notes of blackberries, wild herbs, pepper, violets and campfire. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully textured and seamless, drink this Hermitage-like beauty anytime over the coming decade or more as well.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
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Mainly Syrah with some Mourvèdre aged in foudre and concrete eggs. Cask sample. Dark crimson. Full, ripe fruit on the nose. Broad and luscious – very savoury. This would stand up well to many 2015 north Rhône reds. Masses of ripe tannins on the end and well-mannered, not brash, ripe fruit. Cool and fresh on the finish. (JR)