Domaine d’Eole 2005 Réserve des Gardians Red (Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence)

Country: France / Réserve des Gardians
Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend Provence
Winery: Domaine d’Eole / Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence

A lovely Côtes-du-Rhône lookalike, this blend of young-vine Syrah and Grenache with old-vine Carignan and Cinsault features plenty of spice to go with ample fruit. Dried cinnamon, clove and a hint of cracked pepper accent black cherry flavors, while a slightly herbal note adds complexity and fine-grained tannins give structure.