2018 Bel Air Beaumes de Venise Cru des Cotes du Rhone Rouge
Region: Beaumes-de-Venise, Rhone, FranceVarietal: 50% Grenache, 50% Syrah Tasting Notes: The result of this fresh-fruited blend of equal parts Grenache and Syrah is a rich bodied wine that is simultaneously airy. Aromas of violets and tar accent ripe plum and dark cherry on the tongue. Lithe tannins and a renewing mineral crush linger on the finish. This wine should drink at peak through 2026 at least.Dark and intense color. The brightness of ruby. Nose of undergrowth, humus, mushrooms. Violet, blackcurrant, blueberry, it is little to say that the aromatic palette is wide. The mouth is tense, dense, indomitable. One finds with pleasure the multiple aromas that one had smelled. A structure with marked tannins but of great finesse; a wild wine, but for those who will know how to wait a good two hours in a carafe and serve it around 16°C, the delight will be there!-winemaker Pairing: Duck confit, foie gras, rich sauces made with seasonal mushrooms, and spicy vegetable or lamb tagine are w