Wine Selection

Chene Bleu Heloise 2007 (France: Rhone, Southern) (ID# 2148)

Name	Chene Bleu Heloise 2007 (ID# 2148)
Varietal	Syrah/Grenache/Viognier
Region	France: Rhone, Southern
Notes	"Moving to the reds and a perfumed, lightly textured and elegant effort, the 2007 Heloise is 60% Syrah, 37% Grenache and the balance Viognier, that’s vinified separately before blending prior to bottling. Fresh and complex, with vibrant black and blue fruits, violets and spice, this medium to full-bodied 2007 builds in the glass and is seamlessly textured and never puts a foot wrong. Still youthful, it should shine through 2019 or more." (Wine Advocate)
Notes	Additional Notes "Fleshy and alluring, with delicious layers of crushed plum, anise, blackberry and black tea character, laced with graphite and espresso. Nicely integrated and very fresh despite the dark fruit profile. The long finish picks up a twinge of mesquite. Syrah, Grenache and Viognier. Drink now through 2012. 1,061 cases made." (Wine Spectator) "The vineyard at Chene Bleu sits at some 1,770 feet in Les Dentelles de Montmirail, the jagged peaks that rise up behind Gigondas. When Xavier Rolet took over the estate, it had been largely abandoned for 40 years; he's since reestablished the vineyards, and is working them under biodynamic principles. This red blends 60% Syrah with Grenache (37%) and Viognier, aged in oak 11 months. It has matured into a spicy, earthy wine, with scents of cedar and mushrooms on the tangy red fruit. The flavors last, fully mature yet still vibrant. Pour it with a leg of lamb and save some for the cheese course." (Wine & Spirits Magazine)
Price	$89.99
Scores	Press*	Points	Other	Gold Star
	WA:	94 pts
	WS:	90 pts
	W&S:	90 pts
Other	ABV%	Body	Oak	Bio/Natural/Org/Sus
Other	14.5	Full	Medium	Bio

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DEC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
VIN = Vinous
WA = Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)
WE = Wine Enthusiast
WS = Wine Spectator
W&S = Wine & Spirits Magazine