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Fitou
 

Good
Some fruit aromas, slightly spicy but nose not very expressive and a little thin on the palate. € (Jun 07)

Blend of 30% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 30% Carignan

Good
Pleasant aromas of red berries and spice but little thin on the palate, short finish. € (Jun 07)

Blend of 20% Syrah, 35% Grenache, 45% Carignan

Vin de Pays d'Oc
 

Very good
Nice garnet colour, aromas of sweet berries, taste of blackberries, well-balanced, medium length on the finish. Fantastic name & label! € (Jun 07)

Blend of 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah

Very good
Nice garnet colour, deep aromas of dark berries, well-balanced fruit and freshness, medium length on the finish, very pleasant. Catchy name and original label. € (Jun 07)

Blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Syrah, aged in oak for 6 months

Good
A very round Cabernet Sauvignon, surprisingly fruity and fresh for its age, easy drinking and pleasant, a great everyday wine. € (Apr 07)

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Good
This is admittedly an easy drinking everyday, aperitif or picnic wine sold in bottle or BIB, in fun, bright packaging offering fruitiness and freshness. € (Apr 07)

100% Merlot

Good
Nose still slightly closed, aromas of liquorice and black cherry, light, short finish, slightly bland, not bad for the price. € (Jun 07)

100% Pinot Noir

Good
Incredibly opaque garnet, aromas of blackcurrant and truffle, powerful and woody, rather jammy and thick, lacks some finesse and balance, despite the elegant label. € (Jul 07)

100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 14 months in barrels
 

Acceptable
Strong, slightly unpleasant nose of green pepper, dry on the palate, not the fun experience expected from the great label, and name. € (Jul 07)

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Côtes du Roussillon-Villages
 

Very good
Expressive nose, spicy and long, not very fruity but well-balanced. €€ (Jun 07)

Blend of 60% Carignan, 40% Grenache

Very good
Expressive aromas of plum and spices, fruity, spicy and well-balanced on the palate. € (Jun 07)

Blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Carignan, 10% Syrah