Cab Lover's Alternative: Part 2!

 

Importer Eric Solomon and Chateauneuf-du-Pape winemaker Philippe Cambie have teamed up to make this stunning Southern French red.  A classic Chateauneuf-du-Pape blend, the Chateau Puech-Haut "Le Prestige" hails from the Coteaux du Languedoc, a sorely underrated source for some seriously good wines at very reasonable prices.

 

Just a couple of cases left.... 

  
2010 Chateau Puech-Haut "Le Prestige"
  94-Points: Jeb Dunnuck - The Rhone Report.  "Even better than the brilliant 09, with more elegance and freshness, the 2010 Chateau Puech-Haut Coteaux du Languedoc Saint-Drezery Cuvee Prestige is a custom cuvee made by Philippe Cambie and Eric Solomon. An absurd value and a blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre, and 5% Carignan that's aged half in concrete and half in neutral barrel, it possesses a vivid, semi-opaque purple color to go with captivating aromas of raspberry liqueur, cassis, fresh flowers, sappy underbrush, and licorice-like qualities that simply soar from the glass. On the palate, this impeccably put together Languedoc has a pure, polished profile, with a sappy, resinous tactile sensation in its full-bodied texture, perfect balance, and a long, seamless finish. While no lightweight, it is in no way over the top and has real poise and elegance that is married to plenty of power and depth. While it has the balance and tannin structure to evolve gracefully for upwards of a decade, I see no reason to hold off." 
 
This is a wine that big California Cab lovers will enjoy!
  

 

Regularly: $23.99

Feature Price: $18.99 

 

 


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Gene, Matt, Denise, Lindsay, Lisa and Simone