Wine Selection
Domaine de la Janasse Terre d'Argile 2013 (France: Rhone, Southern) (ID# 2688)
| Name | Domaine de la Janasse Terre d'Argile 2013 (ID# 2688) | |||
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| Varietal | Cotes du Rhone Villages | |||
| Region | France: Rhone, Southern | |||
| Notes | "Deep-pitched dark fruit aromas are complicated by suggestions of woodsmoke and licorice. Chewy and gently sweet on the palate, offering ripe black raspberry and boysenberry flavors and a touch of lavender. Structured and quite serious for the category, finishing with very good thrust, firming tannins and an echo of juicy dark berries." (Vinous) "This has a slightly soft, plump feel, with plum sauce and raspberry coulis notes that glide along, carried by melted red licorice and warmed fruitcake hints. A crowd-pleaser. Drink now. 1,200 cases imported." (Wine Spectator) | |||
Additional Notes "Since there was no Côtes du Rhône Les Garrigues in the vintage, the 2013 Côtes du Rhône Villages Terre d'Argile got the grapes that are normally designated for that cuvée. A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Mourvèdre raised in foudre, it offers lots of black cherries, crushed violets, loamy earth and pepper on the nose. Medium-bodied, elegant, and seamless with fine tannin, it's a rock solid Côtes du Rhône from a difficult vintage. Drink it over the coming 3-4 years." (Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate) |
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| Price | $19.99 |
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| Scores | Press* | Points | Other | Gold Star |
| VIN: | 90 pts | |||
| WS: | 88 pts | |||
| WA: | 88 pts | |||
| Other | ABV% | Body | Oak | Bio/Natural/Org/Sus |
| 14.0 | Full | Light | ||
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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