Grenache is arguably the most important black grape variety for the arc that runs westward from the southern Rhone through north-eastern Spain. We generally tend to see Grenache or Garnacha as a component part in blends with the likes of Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault and Carignan.
Le Paradou (which translates as 'paradise') is 100% Grenache, bottled as a Vin de France. It is a relatively simple, straightforward wine with pleasant red fruit. Strong pluses for the wine are its restraint, balance and savoury personality. It is a flexible dinner table drop, suited to a wide range of foods, from humble ‘bangers and mash’, Shepherd’s Pie to lightly spiced cuisine such as Moroccan tagines. It would also work very well with char-grilled foods; BBQ marinated lamb chops come to mind.
2012 LE PARADOU GRENACHE
Producer: Paradou Wines
Variety: Grenache
Vintage: 2012
Region: Languedoc, France
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $25.00
Date tasted: 22 August 2015
Tasting Note:
Mid-garnet in appearance. Bright nose of raspberry, cherry, twist of white pepper, slightly meaty. Dry, medium bodied, red fruits to the fore. The overall impression is savoury. Harmonious and well balanced. Relatively simple and easy drinking, but displays admirable restraint.
Score: 15.5/20
Le Paradou (which translates as 'paradise') is 100% Grenache, bottled as a Vin de France. It is a relatively simple, straightforward wine with pleasant red fruit. Strong pluses for the wine are its restraint, balance and savoury personality. It is a flexible dinner table drop, suited to a wide range of foods, from humble ‘bangers and mash’, Shepherd’s Pie to lightly spiced cuisine such as Moroccan tagines. It would also work very well with char-grilled foods; BBQ marinated lamb chops come to mind.
2012 LE PARADOU GRENACHEProducer: Paradou Wines
Variety: Grenache
Vintage: 2012
Region: Languedoc, France
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $25.00
Date tasted: 22 August 2015
Tasting Note:
Mid-garnet in appearance. Bright nose of raspberry, cherry, twist of white pepper, slightly meaty. Dry, medium bodied, red fruits to the fore. The overall impression is savoury. Harmonious and well balanced. Relatively simple and easy drinking, but displays admirable restraint.
Score: 15.5/20
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