Chateau Mourgues du Gres ‘Les Galets Rouge’ 2008

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Colour
Red

Region
Languedoc Roussillon  More from this Region

Description
Former journalist Francois Collard, proprietor of the 35 hectare Chateau Mourgues du Gres in the Costiere de Nimes, trained at Chateau Lafite-Rothschild and makes arguably the best wines in the region. This particular red is from the easy-drinking 'Galets' range and is made to be drunk young. A supple and expressive combination of Syrah and Grenache with a touch of Carignan, this makes a great food wine. Particularly suited to earthy, rustic dishes.

Tasting Notes
Dark ruby-red in colour. On the nose scents of kirsch, plums, figs and herbes de Provence. Very smooth in texture with ripe flavours of cherries and raspberries backed up by a nice long tannic finish. Almost like a Chateauneuf-du-Pape in character. Plenty of alcohol at 14%. Drink with braised artichoke hearts, lamb chops sauteed with herbes de Provence or wild boar in a red wine casserole.

Price per bottle
£ 8.99