Mas Carlot
Les Enfants Terribles 2010
Costières de Nîmes
Rhone
Valley, France
50% Mourvedre. 50% Syrah.
Deep crimson, scarlet
is a gorgeous color in the glass. Fig,
cassis and dark fruits are present, along with lush forest floor notes on the nose. This follows through on the palate, with
black and green pepper and earthy spice.
A soft mouth feel is immediately apparent, no doubt from the silky
syrah, with spicy notes like exclamation points and slightly tart bing
cherry. A real MOUTHFUL from the
Mourvedre! Nice layers and depth. Elegant & funky all at once. I’ve been enjoying this through the winter,
and now that we’re back to cooler temps presently, just what the doctor
ordered!
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| My friend is clearly enjoying this! |
This would pair well with
grilled or roasted meats, fresh beet greens and rustic baguette for a simple
meal. Or maybe spicy sausage and
couscous with roasted vegetables. I
might also have a small piece of dark chocolate thereafter for dessert. Luscious!
Winemakers Nathalie &
Cyril Marès reside in Costières de Nîmes, located in the
Languedoc-Roussillon region, southern France. They have
taken inspiration for this special cuvee’ from the “individuality and
originality of their children”, Blanche, Eugene, Olympe, Achille &
Alexander for this special cuvee’. Les
Enfants Terribles! The Terrifically Unmanageable Children, so to speak!
This old vine blend was aged
for nine months both in tank and oak barrels.
From SoPo Wine Co., find it at Rosemont Munjoy ($13.99) & Brighton and also at Petite Jacqueline – 190 State St. Portland.
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