Bouchard Rose VDP N.V

92+ Jeb Dunnuck – The Rhone Report

“More tight, backwards, and mineral-driven than the La Font d’Estévenas, the 2010 Domaine Daniel et Denis Alary Côtes du Rhône Villages Cairanne Vieilles Vignes is a blend of Grenache and Mourvedre that is aged all in neutral wood. It is a gorgeous, classy effort that delivers clean aromas of black cherry, spiced raspberries, licorice, crushed stone, pepper, and subtle roasted herbs. This elegant, yet concentrated Cairanne has a lively, energetic texture, great acidity, and fantastic persistence and focus on the finish. Give bottles 2-3 years in the cellar, and then enjoy over the following decade.”

This is a rich and luscious red wine with oodles of sweet black fruit and ripe berry character. The Mourvedre lends structure to the wine, whilst the Carignan gives a distinctive blueberry allure. Hints of coffee and liquorice come through, making it long and complex. This will not disappoint.