M. Chapoutier Belleruche, Cotes du Rhone, France

莎普蒂爾酒莊貝勒奇紅葡萄酒

點擊次數：21537

The 2008 Cotes du Rhone Belleruche (which is already in bottle) offers straightforward notes of red currants, sweet cherries, crushed rocks, and roasted Provencal herbs. Consume it over the next 1-2 years. Michel Chapoutier fashions some terrific low-end wines that sell for a song, and in 2007, they are of exceptionally high quality. The handful of 2008s I tasted also look very good for the vintage. These are sleeper selections, especially his La Ciboise and Estubiers from the Coteaux du Tricastin. Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900

There's nice upfront black cherry aromas, backed up by scents of herbes de provence and a woodsy flavors in the mouth. The finish is long and nuanced but the angular tannins leave a drying impression. This is clearly a food wine and would partner well with hearty beef and game dishes. ——W.E.(10/15/2010)—— 86