Wines
Saint Jean du Barroux
Rhône (Côtes du Ventoux)
L’Oligocene 2005
Varietals: Grenache 75%, Syrah 15% and Carignan and Cinsault
Soil type: Red and grey clay, stony formation and very dry
Review: “The 2005 Cotes de Ventoux is a gorgeous blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah, and the rest Carignan and Cinsault. The wines bouquet is reminiscent of a great Cote Rotie even though the Syrah component is small and no Viognier is utilized. Exotic floral aromas intermixed with blackberry and cherry fruit jump from the glass. In the mouth, the wine is soft, velvety, medium to full-bodied, pure, elegant, and exotic. Drink this beauty over the next 4-5 years.” 91 pts, Robert Parker, erobertparker.com
$44.95 per bottle
Available by the bottle at LCBO Vintages Online through the May 13, 2009 release. To purchase your wine, go to vintagesshoponline.com and enter product name or #121426.