Guillaume Gros 2009 El Niño Loco Red (Vin de Pays de la Méditerranée)

Country: France / El Niño Loco
Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend France Other
Winery: Guillaume Gros / Vin de Pays de la Méditerranée

The blend is 70% Syrah, 20% Grenache and 10% Carignan, and in 2009 the grapes were as ripe as they could be. Mocha and chocolate notes pick up a touch of prune. With its superripe fruit, ample weight, lush texture and warm finish, there are valid concerns about its ageability, but this offers hedonistic drinking for an affordable price.