Tasting with family - Roussillon Villages
Wine Tasting With My Aunt Name: Roussillon Villages by Benjamin Darnault Varietal: 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah Region: Roussillon, South of France Country: France Year: 2020 Price: $13.99 Review from Critic/Tasting Notes Online: “A rich Syrah blend with a big dollop of Grenache and drop of Mourvedre — that's what makes it a classic French red! It's juicy and fun, like catching blackberries on your tongue. With your support, Ben harvested old vine grapes along the ridges of Roussillon — halfway between the coast and the Spanish border. It's top-shelf fruit. Anyone else in the world would pay double! To make the most of this blend, Ben recommends decanting it for 1-2 hours before drinking — give this wine a little time to breathe, and oof. C'est fantastique.” Helpful References of flavors from Wine Folly with link: “The Languedoc-Roussillon combines the Languedoc and Roussillon regions into the largest vineyard area of France, and it's a great place to hunt for va