Synopsis, Our Opinion: A great blend from the South of France that was filled with euphoric characteristics.
Producer/Winery: Julien Zernott and his wife Delphine Rousseau; Domaine du Pas de l’Escalette; Poujols, France.
Grape Variety: Grenache Blend – 45% Grenache, 30% Carignan and 25% Syrah.
Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Coteaux du Languedoc; Languedoc Roussillon, France.
Vintage: 2019
Price: $20.00 (with a 10% mixed case discount)
Purchased From: The Caviste Wine Shop; Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Paired With: Fried ravioli with butter-sage sauce and green beans.
Tasting:
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Opened one hour before drinking. Clear, ruby color with a slightly lighter rim. Musty red berries, dry fall leaves and licorice aromas. Powerful, slightly rustic and enticing mouthfeel, medium body and a 150-grit texture. Assertive juicy Maraschino cherries right out of the bottle, strawberry and a little spicy clove flavors. Not overabundant, but nice acidity, soft tannins and a very uplifting bitter fruit finish that ended with just a tiny touch of mineral. WOW, a wonderful blend that really worked together in the glass and had just enough depth to make it noteworthy. We called it a great blend from the South of France that was filled with euphoric characteristics.
Delphine and Julien Zernott
Photo from Emmanuel Perrin, Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette.
See our reviews of other du Pas de l Escalette wines.
Alcohol Content: 14.3%
Closure: Foil covered 45mm Reconstructed cork.
UPC Code: 0 24606 36155 6
Imported by: Piedmont Wine Imports; Durham, North Carolina.
