Les Cornuds, Famille Perrin, Vinsobres AC, France, 2011, 14.5% abv. C$20++

Posted on July 22, 2016 by winellama

Here’s a classic 50-50 Syrah and Grenache blend from Vinsobres which is located in the northern part of France’s Southern Rhône Valley.

Vinsobres became its own AC in 2006; before that it was part of the Côtes du Rhône Villages. Wines from Vinsobres must be at least 50% Syrah and the remainder at least 25% Grenache or Mourvèdre .

On the eyes, the wine is a deep ruby with delicious aromas of ripe purple plum, even prune, cassis and licorice fern.Image-1

The palate is dry with medium acidity and soft tannins.  Flavours show dried cherry with raspberry, soft leather and nutmeg alongside Dutch licorice and lightly dried leaves.

The nose and finish are muted but this is a solid WSET Good plus wine and good value for money.

 

 

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4 Responses to Les Cornuds, Famille Perrin, Vinsobres AC, France, 2011, 14.5% abv. C$20++

  1. William Neilson's avatar William Neilson says:
    July 22, 2016 at 11:45 pm

    Hi Lindsay:

    Is this wine available at this price in Victoria?

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  2. mywinechannel's avatar mywinechannel says:
    July 25, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    I love this wine. I get it from Kermit Lynch. All the Perrin wines are outstanding.

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