Domaine Grosset Cairanne, Cotes du Rhone Villages, France

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Another potentially outstanding offering is the 2009 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Cairanne Domaine Grosset. Made of equal parts Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache, the Syrah and Mourvedre components are aged in small barrels and the Grenache is kept in foudres. The Grenache comes from over 100-year-old vines. The wine boasts a deep ruby/plum color as well as notes of ground pepper, incense, raspberries and kirsch, a concentrated, earthy style, background minerality and sandy, loamy soil undertones. Medium to full-bodied and rich with light tannins, it should drink well for 7-8 years. (Not yet released)The Brotte family was among one of the first to estate bottle Chateauneuf du Papes in the early 1930s. Over recent years, under the guidance of Laurent Brotte, the grandson of the founder, Charles Brotte, quality has improved dramatically. Additionally, they have brought in the renowned consultant, Philippe Cambie. Brotte is still best known for their non-vintage, solera blend of Chateauneuf du Pape called La Fiole, which is a huge commercial success. The quality is very good in spite of the phoney dust or the twisted and bent bottle. All of the wines I recently tasted with Laurent Brotte are classy, well-made, high quality efforts. Brotte seems to go largely unnoticed in the American market, but that should change based on what they have been accomplishing over recent vintages.Various American importers based on the state in which you live: www.brotte.com