Domaine Des Escaravailles 2007 Cotes Du Rhone Les Sablieres

WA (90-92)pts. - WS 90pts. - According to the Wine Spectator: Shows the richness of the vintage with crushed plum and macerated cherry fruit, with fresh acidity carrying additional notes of mesquite, black tea and mulled spice through the lengthy finish. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2010. 3,000 cases made. According to the LA Times: Domaine des Escaravailles is known for its fine Rasteau. But Gilles Ferran, grandson of founder Jean-Louis Ferran, also makes a terrific Cotes du Rhone called 'Les Sablieres,' which is mostly Grenache blended with 20% Syrah and 10% Carignan. Winemaker Notes - Philippe Cambie, the exceptional Rhone onologist consults at this estate. According to the Wine Advocate: The 2007s are the finest wines yet produced at this estate. Proprietor Gilles Farran owns some sensational old vines spread among his 160+ acres in the Cotes du Rhone and the Cotes du Rhone-Villages of Rasteau, Cairanne, and Roaix. Yields are low, with most of the vineyards rendering less than 30 hectoliters per hectare.