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Les Grandes Serres La Cour Des Papes 2011 Wine Review

Les Grandes Serres La Cour Des Papes 2011

Les Grandes Serres La Cour Des Papes 2011

Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône A.C., France

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $44.95

Drink: 2014-2019

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 15%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Les Grandes Serres

Agent: Vin Vino Wine Merchants Inc.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

A smoky, toasty full-bodied red wine blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache grapes traditional in the Rhone Valley. Good acidity and complexity with black fruit flavours. Pair with prime rib.

Food pairings: grilled lamb sirloin with cocoa rub, barbecued duck sausages, grilled pork tenderloin with cauliflower purée and cherry compote, veal chops.

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This Les Grandes Serres La Cour Des Papes 2011 was reviewed on February 7, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

Deep ruby red, nose is filled with dark fruits, cassis, sweet baking spices. The palate is incredibly smooth with layer upon layer of delicious red fruit. Long fruit and baking spice finish. Tasted January 2015. 93 points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca
The 2011 vintage offers black cherry, smoke and toast with good acidity and minerality. The Grandes Serres series of wines is the winery's flagship portfolio. - Community Wine Reviews

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