Tasting - Reserve Grand Veneur Cotes du Rhone

The Vintage Cellar, 4/25/13

Name:  Reserve Grand Veneur Cotes du Rhone
Variety:  70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault
Region:  Rhone Valley
Country:  France
Year:  2010
Price:  $14.95/750mL or $38.95/3L
Public review:  "As for their other values, the 2010 Grand Veneur Cotes du Rhone Reserve displays loads of ripe flavors.  It is very concentrated for a Cotes du Rhone, and is actually an amazing wine.  Classic garrigue, black cherry liqueur, lavender, licorice, and spice box are all present in this full-bodied, intense, and rich Cotes du Rhone.  This is a sensational effort to drink over the next 4-5 years, although it might last even longer.
My review:  Very spicy nose.  Deep garnet color.  I don't know how, but this is sweet and spicy at the same time!  Peppery; unique and very good.
With food?:  No
Did buy?:  No, but will keep this one in mind!