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Jeb Dunnuck - The Rhone Report
"Made from declassified Vacqueyras grapes and a special cuvee made for Importer Eric Solomon (with the help of superstar oenologist Philippe Cambie), the 2012 Domaine La Garrigue Cotes du Rhone Cuvee Romaine is a blend of 65% Grenache, 25% Mourvedre, and 10% Syrah aged 10-12 months in concrete tank. Exuding southern Rhone flair and charm, with a street market in the south of France like perfume, it delivers notions of dried garrigue, spice, kirsch liqueur, and saddle leather to go with a medium to full-bodied, supple, rounded mouth feel that has nothing out of place, beautiful freshness, and a clean, elegant finish. My note ends with "Back up the truck"." (03/13)