producer:

Domaine Montmartel Visan

varietal:

Syrah

vintage:

2007

country:

France

region:

Rhone Valley

subregion:

Cotes du Rhone

price:

$10-20

rating (1-4):

3 - recommend

comments:

VC: The village of Visan is prime Côtes du Rhône real estate. Domaine Montmartel has crafted a creamy, medium-weight beauty with dark notions on the nose: blackcurrant, black plum, black olive, and black pepper are interwoven with kirsch, smoked meat and oak spice. Soft on the palate, with tantalizing fruit and spice characteristics, this would be a perfect match for a spicy stew ““ and a viewing of your favorite film noir. My note: Love it! Fresh cherry-cedar notes give a savory, mouth-watering taste followed by more ripe dark berries and forest-at-dawn freshness. Full-bodied but smooth. So satisfying.