Domaine du Meteore, 'Les Leonides' 2005

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Colour
Red

Region
Languedoc Roussillon  More from this Region

Description
Domaine du Meteore is situated at Cabrerolles in the appellation of Faugeres and is run by Genevieve Libes and Ginette Coste. The domaine is so named due to the presence of a 10,000 year-old meteor crater situated in an area of the vineyard where the vines grow particularly well. 'Les Leonides' is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Carignan and must be one of the bargains of the appellation. A meaty wine packed with heady aromas of dried red fruits, this would be great with a rustic stew.

Tasting Notes
A vibrant cherry-red in colour. Aromas of dried red fruits and roasted coffee. On the palate, fresh yet full-bodied with further flavours of red berries and dried herbs. The finish is full and lengthy with excellent acidity and firm minerality making this a very harmonious wine. Best with rustic beef stew, saddle of lamb catalane-style or a simple dish of spicy sausages.

Price per bottle
£ 8.99