Walden 2008 Rouge Red (Côtes du Roussillon)

Country: France / Rouge
Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend Languedoc-Roussillon
Winery: Walden / Côtes du Roussillon

There’s a strong funkiness to this wine, which can be called barnyard or even bordering on Band-Aid, that almost overwhelms the nose and mouth. Black plum and berry flavors struggle for dominance, while spicy oak controls the close.