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1994 Peyre Rose Coteaux du Languedoc Clos Syrah Leone

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August 13, 2023 - $82

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RATINGS

93Wine Spectator

A big, deep wine with a rich meaty aroma and layers of ripe plum, dark cherry and bacony flavors. Has all the stuffing and the trimmings besides, from the thick texture to the sophisticated tannins and almost decadent flavors.

91+ Stephen Tanzer

Sauvage liqueur-like aromas of crushed redcurrant and raspberry, leather, black pepper and Christmas spices. Densely packed and penetrating. Initially lacked a bit of flesh and seemed rather rigid, but quickly showed snap and pliancy. Quite perfumed in the mouth. Fairly tannic and very long on the palate.

REGION

France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Coteaux du Languedoc

Languedoc-Roussillon is very large wine-producing region in south and southwestern France extending along the Mediterranean coast from northern Spain to the Rhone Valley. It includes more than 800,000 vineyard acres and numerous appellations, nearly all created since the mid-20th century. Languedoc-Roussillon produces one-third of all the wine made in France and it long had a reputation for quantity over quality. In the last few decades, however, outside investors and some long-time local producers have greatly improved vineyard practices and winemaking. The result is that Languedoc-Roussillon is now home to many entrepreneurially-minded producers highly focused on quality, and it enjoys a buzz among wine buyers looking for well-crafted, robust wines offered at excellent values. The most successfully grown red grapes are the traditional Rhone varietals of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah, though Carignan and Cinsault are also planted. The intense sun and dry weather makes it tougher to grow white grapes, though Chardonnay and some other white grapes are often successful. Chardonnay is used for the popular sparkling wine Crémant de Limoux, a Languedoc-Roussillon appellation created in 1990.

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.