Domaine Chiroulet – Grande Réserve 2010 – Côtes de Gascogne

Red wine with a medium towards deep ruby-red colour; still appearing rather youthful, with a slight tint of purple. Fresh nose, still youthful showing some notes of red and dark berries, predominately cassis with some dark plum and some red berry fruit as well. There is a slight hint of vanilla, but not too noticeable in terms of oak. Palate has medium weight, still quite youthful extract in terms of tannin, they are quiet rounded, but you still feel that slight tannic sensation on the finish. Nicely balanced, in a medium-bodied, quiet subtle, with those dark fruity flavours and a medium long finish.

Tasted by the Best Sommelier of the World, Andreas Larsson.