Ch. Lamargue Costieres de Nimes Rouge 2004

Blend: 60% Syrah, 30% Grenache Noir, 10% Mourvèdre

A bright ruby red color. The bouquet has an intense, fruit-forward nose with notes of licorice and dried fruit. The palate is fresh, vibrant and well-balanced, with ripe blackberry and black currant flavors, soft tannins and a smooth, round finish.

Located in France's southern Rhône Valley, Château Lamargue (Lah-Marg) comprises 210 acres of vineyard in the up-and-coming Costières de Nîmes appellation. The estate boasts a showcase winery equipped with the most advanced winemaking technology as well as new French and American oak barriques. Investment to date stands at over $12 million dollars. Their Costières de Nîmes AOC wines come from vineyards where yields are approximately one bottle of wine per vine.