Cheap Carignan cheer
A plug for a really enjoyable cheap red wine:La Difference Carignan 2005 Vin de Pays des Cotes Catalanes, France
A brilliant cheapie, with lots of personality, from the oft-maligned Carignan grape - which these days is being treated a bit more seriously by some winemakers. It's quite robust and structured, yet at the same time is made in a modern fruity style. There's some dense, spicy fruit with a fresh peppery character and a bit of cured meat richness. It's finished off with fresh acidity. It's not a wine that demands to be taken seriously, but along with the joyful fruit, there's far more seriousness than the price tag would suggest. It's a cheap wine that would satisfy people who understand and like wine. Very good+ 85/100 (Sainsbury £3.99)
A brilliant cheapie, with lots of personality, from the oft-maligned Carignan grape - which these days is being treated a bit more seriously by some winemakers. It's quite robust and structured, yet at the same time is made in a modern fruity style. There's some dense, spicy fruit with a fresh peppery character and a bit of cured meat richness. It's finished off with fresh acidity. It's not a wine that demands to be taken seriously, but along with the joyful fruit, there's far more seriousness than the price tag would suggest. It's a cheap wine that would satisfy people who understand and like wine. Very good+ 85/100 (Sainsbury £3.99)
posted by Jamie @ 11:42 PM
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I'm presuming carbonic maceration for a wine of that style?
It doesn't say, but you'd think so. Although at this level, I quite like my wines rustic and tannic.
I had this last month and thoroughly enjoyed it, thinking it great value for money. I wish I had another bottle as I think it would be ideal for a snowy and cold night like tonight sitting by the fire!
Would the fact that sainsburys actually have this at £4.99 rather than the £3.99 shown make any difference to the rating?
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