LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON, June 17, 2005
WHITE
Domaine de la Rectorie, L'Argile 2004
Light straw yellow core slight green tinge on the edges. Clean med. Intensity aromas. Vanilla and oak. Flavor of vanilla and oak with a hint of apricot. Good length and structure. Score 3.2 (€16.00)
ROSE
Le Petit Closi Domaine Boudau, Le Petit Closi 2004
Clear, light red fading out to a pink rim. Clean medium intensity aromas of cherry. Flavor of red currents and cherries with some strawberry. Nice balanced rose wine. Score 3.6 (€4.50)
RED
Domaine Nivet Galinier, Domaine Nivet Galinier 2003
Dark ruby core with aroma of stewed jam, cherries and a hint of smoky oak. Flavor similar to aroma, stewed jam of red fruit, smoky oak with a hint of vanilla. Very good quality balanced wine. Score 4.2 (€11.00)
Chateau de Rey, Les Galets Roules 2003
Ruby red pronounced aroma of raspberry and a hint of spice. Dry wine with a slight sweetness on the palate, red fruit flavors with raspberry and cherry. Medium length quality wine. Score 3.25 (€12.00)
Domaine du Mas Blanc, La Llose 2002
Ruby red, clean medium intense aroma. Peppery black liquorice aroma that comes across on the palate. Medium quality balanced wine. Score 3.5 (€9.50)
Mas de Lavail, La Desirade 2003
Ruby red with earth jammy aroma. Low tannins flavor of earth and leather. Finishes rough but with fair breadth. Score 3.0 (€10.50)