Domaine de la Grange des Peres 2005

Date of Tasting: 30 April 2015

Wine Type: Red

Grape Varieties: ~ 40% Syrah, 40% Mourvedre, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol: 15%

Origin: Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Appellation: IGP Pays de l'Herault

Expect to Pay: ~ EUR120

Web: n.a.
Chubby Appreciation: 93/100
Critics' Opinion: RP - 95/100, CT - 93/100

Appearance: Elegant ruby

Aroma: Wild forest, dark plum red berries, and spices

Palate: Sweet ripe fruit coupling with dark chocolate and tobacco. Herbs, pepper, and minerality then followed. Medium-full for the structure but came in silkily fine touch. 

It possesses power but yet exhibit fine elegant. I experienced this bottle first time a few years back and this was my last bottle, sadly (T_T). It is such a fine red blend from a fine producer from Languedoc-Roussillon. I wish I could have many more bottles in stock. If you are lucky to find ones, do not hesitate to pack them back.

Le Grand Pinot Noir (Black Sheep) 2011

Date of Tasting: 23 June 2013

Wine Type: Red

Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir

Alcohol: 12.5%

Origin: Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Appellation: Vin de Pays d'Oc (VDP)

Expect to Pay: ~ THB600 (retail price in Thailand)

Web: http://www.legrandnoir.com/
Chubby Score: 88/100
Value for money: 6/10
Professional Rating: n.a.

Appearance: red but rather pale

Aroma: ripe cherry and spices 

Palate: light and crisp, a little high in acidity, spiced cherries and cranberries dominant, somewhat earthy, layers of vanilla too, low in tannins, warm climate characters.

I came across this wine at Wine Connection (that cute black sheep, haha) and noticed that the price was not so high, so why not give it a go. Surprisingly, this was more enjoyable than expected. Easy drinking, light, and low tannins. A wine to be consumed at its youth. Another good choice for everyday wine. This can be a good one with fish. Cheers.