Country: France / Terre de Galets Signargues
Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend Rhône Valley
Winery: Domaine de Magalanne / Côtes du Rhône Villages
This is a crisp, firmly structured blend of 60% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre and 10% Grenache (within the Rhône, Signargues is best known for its Syrah). The asphalt, black olive and black cherry notes are all positive, but the structure dominates, making the wine seem a bit tough and ungenerous. Perhaps another year or two of aging will help?