I have such a "thing" for French wine. 2010 Château L’Ermitage is no exception. For less than $15, this Southern Rhône Syrah and Mourvedre blend is smoooooth and sophistiqué. This wine is from Saint-Gilles, which is just a hop, skip, and a jump from where I studied during université, in Montpellier. I adore the south of France!
Full-bodied, with dark, tart fruits, a bit of dark chocolate, and hints of violet; there was a bit of pepper and roses on the nose. Drink it with anything simple ... I enjoyed it with grilled veggies. It's difficult to describe how this wine manages to be big-bodied, yet subdued in a beautiful old-world style. For lovers of heavier reds like me, this Rhône blend works equally-well with grilled summer foods or winters by the fire. Á votre santé!
Full-bodied, with dark, tart fruits, a bit of dark chocolate, and hints of violet; there was a bit of pepper and roses on the nose. Drink it with anything simple ... I enjoyed it with grilled veggies. It's difficult to describe how this wine manages to be big-bodied, yet subdued in a beautiful old-world style. For lovers of heavier reds like me, this Rhône blend works equally-well with grilled summer foods or winters by the fire. Á votre santé!
(Written 7.21.13)
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