Famille Perrin 2011 "Pierre Blanche" Cairanne - 90+pts

Famille Perrin 2011 "Pierre Blanche" (Côtes du Rhône Villages Cairanne AOC) Rhone Valley - France

Availability: Private wine stores like Everything Wine in BC
Cost: $24 (BC)
Alcohol: 14%
Date Tasted: January 10th, 2015

Tasting Notes: This is an excellent Côtes du Rhône Villages blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah from the town of Cairanne that favours the fruit-forward loving palate of North American consumers. Has all the complexity and savoury character one expects and loves from a top-notch CDRV but with the ripe, black currant and cherry flavours leading the way, especially mid palate where a touch of sweetness lingers before abdicating to the mouth-watering, terroir-driven finish of garrigues, anise spice and minerals. Should benefit from a further 1-3 years of ageing. Drink 2016-2020.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2015 IconWines.ca

Rhodanienne 2006 Les Combelles - 84pts

Rhodanienne 2006 Les Combelles (Cote du Rhone) Rhone Valley - France

Availability: Widely available in BC

Cost: $13.49

Alcohol: 13.5%

Date Tasted: October 19th, 2009

Tasting Notes: This Rhone Valley red blend of Grenache and Syrah is an intense blood-red coloured, medium-bodied wine that will pair nicely with grilled meats.

The nose offers developing, medium-minus intense aromas of cassis, leather, plumbs, stewed fruit and licorice. On the medium-plus acidic and tannic palate are flavours of dark fruits with notes of toasted cedar. A medium length finish completes the experience. Drink 2009-2012.

Sku 759233 / UPC 3263810133581