Made for Tesco by Sicca Vignerons De Beaumes De Venise from 90% Grenache 10% Syrah. Tight controls on the fermentation temperatures. Average length fermentation and maceration of 10-21 days according to the taste. Classic pumping-over 1-2 times a day up until the running off. The winery was created in 1956, and became rapidly the driving force of the village's economy. A rigorous policy seeking ever-higher quality was developed and is continued today.
Cherry red. Red fruit smell. Warm alcohol and liquorice flavours. 14.5%
(619 stores)
27/06/08

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Due to a traumatic lack of wine tokens, this is a "special occasion" price point pour moi. This is consistent and has a touch of class, and is much better than the Vaqueras next door. Sh! Decant it hide the bottle. It's not exactly "Crozes" but will they know???