Perrin et Fils Cotes du Rhone Villages Vinsobres les Cornuds 2007

$22.99 -- Rated 90 points by Robert Parker!

Purchase Perrin et Fils Cotes du Rhone Villages Vinsobres les Cornuds 2007

"Another equal part blend of Syrah and Grenache is the 2007 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Vinsobres Les Cornuds, also from estate vineyards planted in limestone soils. The freshness of the vintage is well-displayed along with bracing acidity that buttresses substantial concentration, medium to full body, and a big, blue and black fruit-scented nose revealing hints of truffles, crushed rocks, violets, and spice." -Robert Parker

Purchase Perrin et Fils Cotes du Rhone Villages Vinsobres les Cornuds 2007

Vintage: 2007

Region: Cotes du Rhone, France

Rating: 90 pts

Lifespan: Drink through 2020

Grape: Grenache - Syrah

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