the wine evolves with notes of flint
is somewhat overshadowed by the opulence of other flavors
A lightly tannic and just slightly acidity structure leaves room for the tender red fruits and subtle wood and spice accents
Mataro and Carignan
Hints of cherry and herb emerge in the glass of this fresher
Domaine Courier, IGP Cotes Catalanes, France 2018 Case (6x750ml) Grignolino d'Asti the wine evolves with notesA blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Carignan, the Courier Rouge is medium to deep garnet in color. It needs considerable shaking to wake up notes of kirsch, raspberry coulis, redcurrant jelly, and mandarin peel, with wafts of candied violets, iris, garrigue, and crushed rocks. The medium to full bodied palate is lively and so, so soft with licorice laced red and black fruits and a long earthy finish. 95 Pts The Wine Independent