Domaine La Tour Vieille "La Pinede" Carignan 2004
Region: France, Languedoc Roussillon, Roussillon, Collioure
Winery: Domaine La Tour Vieille
Variety: Carignan

n the glass this youngster displayed a dense, dark purple hue. On the nose this blend of 75% Grenache and 25% Carignan lead with butterscotch and stawberries, followed by cocoa, cedar, undergrowth, and wet fur, also showing a minty/nail polish remover finish. Very nice, very interesting. On the palate this dry, full-bodied red was very smooth and balanced. Inky, with chocolatey strawberries that concealed firm tannins, La Pinede had mild acidity and a short finish indicating that this wine is ready for drinking. A bit heavy on the alcohol, and a bit too much for the pasta in a goat cheese rose sauce, I would suggest this wine for sipping all by itself, or with some lamb off the grill.

Posted by monikam on June 2nd, 2007 at 1:12am | report comment

Domaine La Tour Vieille "La Pinede" Carignan 2004
Region: France, Languedoc Roussillon, Roussillon, Collioure
Winery: Domaine La Tour Vieille
Variety: Carignan

http://joeswine.blogspot.com/2007/05/wbw-33-2004-domaine-la-tour-vieil...

Posted by monikam on June 2nd, 2007 at 1:12am | report comment