scottreiner
scott reiner
Domaine des Deux Anes Premier Pas 2008 Wonderful natural Corbieres. Relatively light, but in no way inconsequential. Much more about earth, w some easier fruit on the back end. An easy going wine with juicy, well-integrated tannin. For the money, awesome.
Domaine Rimbert Les Travers de Marceau 2008 Saint Chinian. For me, this wine is al about he sweet saddle leather. Not in a sugar way, but in a ripe tannin sense. Just gorgeous. There is a richness here that is tempered by its basic structure. Again, cheap for the quality.
Domaine Faillenc Sainte Marie "Syrhconfrence de Presse" 2007 Corbieres. Light tar, plums and ther various darker fruits. Lower acid than in previous years. Very enjoyable, but a little flat. This is normaly an amazing wine and profound value, but I was underwhelmed by the 07.
Mas Cal Demoura L'Infidele 2005 Coteaux de Languedoc. A blend of all the regional grapes Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault and Carignan. The first thing that hits you is the raspberry. And it is delicious. Many other layers of flavor arrive, but never overwhelm. So light in its feel, but substantial at the same time. Balance. Must say it again, balance. Southern France with edge, something not always found here. After the initial fruit, a lovely earthiness in the background completes the picture. Amazing.
Yannick Pelletier Les Coccigrues Rouge 2006 - Saint Chinian. A seemingly lower acid wine that is all about fruit. A simple, in no way serious, juicy, fun wine. Nice tannins, not to mention minerals from the schiste soil, to give it the appearance of seriousness, but alas, no...
Domaine Rimbert Les Travers de Marceau 2008 Saint Chinian. For me, this wine is al about he sweet saddle leather. Not in a sugar way, but in a ripe tannin sense. Just gorgeous. There is a richness here that is tempered by its basic structure. Again, cheap for the quality.
Domaine Faillenc Sainte Marie "Syrhconfrence de Presse" 2007 Corbieres. Light tar, plums and ther various darker fruits. Lower acid than in previous years. Very enjoyable, but a little flat. This is normaly an amazing wine and profound value, but I was underwhelmed by the 07.
Mas Cal Demoura L'Infidele 2005 Coteaux de Languedoc. A blend of all the regional grapes Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault and Carignan. The first thing that hits you is the raspberry. And it is delicious. Many other layers of flavor arrive, but never overwhelm. So light in its feel, but substantial at the same time. Balance. Must say it again, balance. Southern France with edge, something not always found here. After the initial fruit, a lovely earthiness in the background completes the picture. Amazing.
Yannick Pelletier Les Coccigrues Rouge 2006 - Saint Chinian. A seemingly lower acid wine that is all about fruit. A simple, in no way serious, juicy, fun wine. Nice tannins, not to mention minerals from the schiste soil, to give it the appearance of seriousness, but alas, no...