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Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Tautavel Grenache Syrah Carignan 2012 Wine Review

Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Tautavel Grenache Syrah Carignan 2012

Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Tautavel Grenache Syrah Carignan 2012

Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages Tautavel, Midi, France

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $18.95

Drink: 2015-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Gérard Bertrand

Agent: FWM Canada

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Dark fruit, pepper and cedar forest pls on the nose. Full-bodied and fairly smooth but it will help to decant 2 hours. Terrific price for this savoury, full-bodied red.

This Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Tautavel Grenache Syrah Carignan 2012 was reviewed on January 8, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Cherie Cole rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Full-bodied, grippy tannins with ripe plum, oak, vanilla and black pepper notes. Long, peppery finish. Great wine to pair with braised meat or game. Tasted November 27, 2016.
Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Nice dark fruit and pepper on the nose. Smooth, medium + body, nice acidity balances flavours. Slightly savoury, would be lovely with charcuterie and cheese.
Sharon Lécuyer rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Very fruity on the nose with aromas of raspberry, chocolate and tobacco. On the palette, forward fruit with moderate to strong tannins with a peppery finish. Pair with beef dishes, dessert such as dark chocolate or dark fruits, or a meat and cheese board that includes mild peppercorn salami and old cheeses.

(Tasted January 16, 2017)

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