| Rating | 94 |
| Style | Red |
| Blend | Grenache, Syrah / Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Appellation |
Rhône Valley France |
| ABV | 14.2% |
| Price | $80.00 |
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Perfect For
Holiday Meals, Long-Term Aging, Treat Yo'self
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Grenache , Syrah / Shiraz
Chene Bleu 'Abelard' 2012 Review
Well, damn. This wine is wonderful. It smells like a forest in autumn, and cooking herbs like oregano and rosemary. There is also a hint of bramble fruit (blackberries, raspberries) fresh off the prickly vine. The palate is savory, with a whiff of black pepper, and the tannins are still a bit dusty around the edges, but the wine is drinking well now. This is a great wine for roast pork, turkey, or any lean meat on the holiday table.
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