Tasting - Alain Jaume Lirac Rouge Roquedon

Name: Alain Jaume Lirac Rouge Roquedon 2019

Variety: 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, 10% Carignan
Region: Lirac, Rhone Valley

Country: France
Vintage: 2019
Price: $18.99

Winery Review: An intense red garnet colour. On the nose, aromas of red and black ripe fruit (kirsch and wild Blackberry) are dominant. The mouth is full, with aromas of blackcurrant liquor and Spice. Tannins are both harmonious and elegant thanks to the fleshy of the wine. The end develop hints of liquorice and vanilla, which give to the wine length and complexity.

Wine Folly: pg. 156 Rhone (GSM Blend) - mid body, higher tannins, and higher acidity. Wine folly suggests hints of raspberry, blackberry, rosemary, baking spices, and lavender. While I did not find all of these in this wine, I can say on the nose it was very floral and I got notes of blackberry and red fruit (not necessarily raspberry). On the palate however, this wine seemed almost spicy, almost ending in a burning sensation in my mouth. Not enjoyable.

My review: Did not enjoy this wine at all. I have not had Cote Du Rhones before, but I have had wines with the GSM blend and enjoyed them. This however, left a burning sensation (winery mentions "blackcurrant liquor and spice") in my mouth that overpowered all sense of taste and was not fun at all. Honestly, this aspect about the wine is all I need to not recommend it and not taste it again.

I tasted it on its own without any food pairings.