A big, but not rustic effort, the inky purple-colored 2009 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Rasteau Cuvee Marc (composed of 50% Grenache, 25% Mourvedre and 25% Syrah aged 11 months in larger wood demi-muids) possesses roasted herb, white chocolate, black cherry liqueur and berry characteristics. This supple, full-bodied, rich 2009 displays sweet tannin as well as a voluminous, textured mouthfeel. Drink this beauty over the next 4-5 years.
I tasted three early release 2010 red wines (which appears to be another terrific vintage in the southern Rhone). All three exhibits lots of color, extract and richness as well as fresh acids and sweet tannin. Moreover, they appear to be more ageworthy than the early maturing, but seductive 2009s.
Importer: Peter Weygandt, Weygandt-Metzler, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800
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