2004 Chateau d'Estoublon Les Baux de Provence

Tasted: 18 Jan 2009  /  Cost When Tasted: $20
Reviewed By: Mike Supple
Type: Dry Red Wine
Grape(s): Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Provence, France

Thoughts: This is an intense, complex wine. 2004 is sandwiched between two more critically acclaimed vintages. As a result, many great Provence wines from 2004 were overlooked, and this is a real hidden gem. While not a cheap wine, it is powerful and well balanced, and will impress any aficionado. Showing well now, but likely to continue getting better for another couple of years. A blend of 30% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 30% Mourvedre and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tastes/Smells: Spice, plum, cinnamon, black cherry, earth, stone, leather, roasted coffee, smoke, black pepper, nutmeg, baker's chocolate, wild game
Body: Full
Tannin: Medium - Chewy
Acid: Medium
Sugar: None
Length: Medium

Food Suggestions: Duck, rabbit, lamb, beef, sausage
Drink Timeline: 2009 - 2016

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