Gerard Bertrand Saint Chinian 2009

Rhone Red Blends

from Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Price: $18.99

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Item No. 116272

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red wine style:

winemaker's notes:

Deep red color with a tint of purple. Red berries and "garrigues" aromas, which is the name for those wild bushes such as thyme, laurel and rosemary. Supple and aromatic on the palate with a harmony between the nose and the mouth (sweet spices). Full and lively, this wine is elegant with soft tannins. "Les Garriguettes" reflects this unique Mediterranean terroir.

alcohol by volume: 14.0%

critical acclaim:

"You won't be disappointed with this attractively priced Saint-Chinian. Floral and herbal, with strong scents of lavender, licorice, laurel and menthol all infusing the black cherry, currant and boysenberry center. Rich and concentrated with a texture like crushed velvet and fine but well-structured tannins. Hints of black pepper and bittersweet chocolate grace the close.
Editors' Choice"

91 Points

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User Reviews

The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.

MICHAEL HENNESY (read all my reviews)

rating (3/6/2013):

Strong tannins at first but mellowed with decanting. A ripe fruit , tobacco aroma with a balanced blackberry , ripe cherry smoothness mid palate. A dry yet full tannin finish. I'm more of a varietal lover but this is a good blend and a fair price for a French red.

Style:Earthy & Spicy

ftbldan - Lancaster, OH (read all my reviews)

rating (9/5/2012):

winestopsmewhining - Brooklyn, NY (read all my reviews)

rating (8/9/2012):

Received this recently from the wine club selection. Nice enough but it had a rubbery aftertaste, which I dont know if it was just me or maybe a bad bottle. So I hate to give a bad grade incase it was just a bad bottle. Would be glad to hear other wine club recipients responses. So I have to give it 3/5 stars. Otherwise it was a bold type of wine for me. Not too heavy on the tannins. Some spicy kick too.

Style:Big & Bold

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