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Castelas Vieilles Vignes 2013 Wine Review

Castelas Vieilles Vignes 2013

Castelas Vieilles Vignes 2013

Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhone, France

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $17.95

Drink: 2015-2019

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Castelas

Agent: Connexion Oenophilia

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Lip-smacking delicious with pepper, cedar brush, anise and wild tart blackberry. Savoury finish. A chewy, meaty, savoury red wine with rich layers of dark red berries and cedar. Juicy and mouth-watering with a terrific balance.  Terrific quality for this price, especially for a French AC appellation wine.

Food pairings: grilled lamb, lamb tangine.

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This Castelas Vieilles Vignes 2013 was reviewed on August 6, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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This is a raucous and chewy Côtes Du Rhône-Villages (2013) with blackberry, cherry, meaty, savoury and sweet spice on the palate. Castelas (2013) is made from Old Vines 40% Grenache, Syrah and 20% Carignan grapes. The wine was awarded gold at the coveted Concours Général Agricole competition in Paris in 2011. Pair with paprika pork roast or smokin'' lamb kebabs. - Community Wine Reviews

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