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Domaine de La Bégude Rosé 2025, Bandol, France

01 Tuesday Sep 2026

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3 stars, 90 points, mourvedre, $45, france, provence, Cinsault, bandol, grenache noir


Pale copper colored, with low viscosity (12.5% ABV).  The nose has medium intensity aromas of strawberry, white cherry, white peach, orange blossom, lanolin, and white grapefruit pith.  The palate is dry, with medium (+) acidity, and a light body.  Medium intensity flavors echo the nose and lead to a medium (-) length finish that has a touch of bitterness.  It’s a decent wine, but the color is simply stunning.  It gets 90 points from me and for the $45 price point, 3 stars.  Drink now with lighter summer fare.  A blend of 71% Mourvèdre, 23% Cinsault, and 6% Grenache Noir.  Salut….

Domaine de La Bégude Rosé

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Massaya Classic – Le Colombier Rouge 2021, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

16 Tuesday Sep 2025

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$19, 4 stars, 90 points, bekaa valley, Cinsault, grenache noir, lebanon, tempranillo


Medium ruby colored, with slight staining and high viscosity (14.5% ABV).  The nose has medium (+) intensity aromas of black raspberry, cedar, blackberry coulis, menthol,  coffee bean, dark chocolate, wild herb, and ripe fig.  The palate is dry, with medium acidity, a medium (+) body, and medium (+) tannins that are pretty grippy.  The flavors hone in on black fruit with iodine, menthol and oaky wood notes.  It’s a young bottle, which is typical for Lebanese wines- they have great longevity.  The finish is pretty dry and tannin driven for the first part.  The fruit notes end medium in length, leaving me with a slightly bitter after taste.  It’s yummy, but young.  It’s a blend of 35% Grenache Noir, 35% Consult, and 30% Tempranillo.  I would give it a potential 90 points, it cost me $19 and gets 4 stars.  Drink till 2035.  Salut….

Massaya Le Colombier Rouge

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