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PLAN DE DIEU CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES 2015 AC
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer CHATEAU DE LE GRAND RETOUR
Deep intense purple colour. Spicy, dried apple-plum nose with some dusty notes. Dry, medium bodied, somewhat tart, slightly peppery, dried apple-plum flavours with a dusty finish. Contrary to what appears in the Vintages Catalogue, this blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre (not 60/30/10) has 14.5% alcohol and 4 g/L residual sugar. The recommended 2014 (**/**+) was released on March 18, 2017 at $14.95. CSPC 224592
Type Red Table Wine
Agent Nic Pea
Country France
Region Rhône
Rating *+(86 points)
Dusty Apple-Plum
LCBO Text Status
TASTING NOTE: The 2015 Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu Château Le Grand Retour is 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre that still aging in a mix of concrete tanks and foudres. It's a solid, medium-bodied, nicely concentrated effort that reveal classic notes of peppery herbs, black raspberries, plums and a touch of flowers. It should drink nicely for 5-6 years. Score - 87-89 (Jeb Dunnuck, robertparker.com, Oct. 28, 2016) Price $ 14.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - September 16, 2017
Cases bought 998 (12 bottles per case)

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