Before I can say that this is a winner of a wine I'd have to try it again. Food pairings and taste buds may not have been right for the night, however.
This was a clear wine with a raspberry to rose petal rim variation. Extraction was dark almost like molasses. The noes was vinous with leather, mushroom, toasted oak, and chocolate smell. Cherries, violets, and black pepper accent a black berry jam finish. Alcohol, tannin and acid all seemed to be moderate to complex. Over all the nose was powerful.
The initial reaction to the palate was much hotter then expected and none of the fruit that was expected was seen. Body and weight were full and heavy respectively. A fine steal wool texture was left lingering on the palette.
Overall I wasn't satisfied with this wine; especially for the price. I wouldn't say to no to tasting it if it was in front of me; but I won't go buy a bottle.
Wine: Domain La Buissiere Red Rhone
Vintage: 2004
Varietal(s): Syrah
AVA/AOC: Appellation Giondas Contrôlée
Country: France
Area: Giondas (Rhone)
Alcohol: 14.5%
Est Price: $33
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