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Montirius
France Rhône
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2003 Vacqueyras AOC Clos Montirius, Rhône, France

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Fairly mature nose, earthy notes, well-hung raw meat and some spicy traces. Fairly mature again on the palate, partly dried mixed berries and some plums, roasted notes, fairly prominent, fine, slightly astringent tannins, good persistence, very creamy and full-bodied, good to very good finish. Has shown a good development.

Best to drink: Bis 2010. What our ratings mean

Last reviewed: 30 December, 2009
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Type: Rotwein(Red wine)
Quantity: 0.75 L
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Bottle closure: Natural cork
Varieties: Grenache, Syrah
Registration number: DdM-L5355
wein.plus rating: good (82 WP)
Last reviewed: 19 October, 2007
Best to drink: Bis 2009.
Editor note: Red berries and blueberries on the nose, very light animal traces, delicate old oak and some herbacoeus notes. Partly dried berries and some plums on the palate, fine, slightly astringent tannins, creamy, some vanilla, very full-bodied with noticeable alcohol, lactic, creamy notes, not particularly deep, buttery and creamy on a good fruity finish with more alcoholic notes.

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The red grape variety originates from France. There are over 80 synonyms that testify to its great age and worldwide distribution. The most important from a historical perspective are...

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AOC area in the southern section of the Rhône winegrowing region. It is classified as a cru (top appellation). Before the AOC elevation, it was one of the communes of the...

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Over 800 kilometres long, the Rhône is one of the most important wine rivers in the world. Like all watercourses, it has a positive effect on viticulture and creates the conditions...

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The Republic of France with its capital Paris covers 632,734 km². It is an intercontinental state in Western Europe with overseas territories. The national territory is located on all...

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