Sunday 7 April 2013

Dog Strangler Mourvedre, Consolation, Roussillon, France, 2009

Not normally a single varietal, this interesting wine is from the under-appreciated South of France. 

Appearance: A deep inky purple.

Nose: A tight meaty nose at first, it turns rounder and plusher after a few minutes. Notes of blackcurrant, mint, cedar and anise, as well as a vegetal undertone.

Palate: At first the palate is rather savoury. It opens with oak, sour cherry and bitter chocolate. It then, however, moves to a plummy and soft finish with warm tannins.

Rating: Overall, a strong and robust red. It is lengthy and very pleasant: perfect for a hearty cheese selection and worth the price (<20) 8/10.

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