Reviews & Ratings

2007 Elyse Grenache "Le Corbeau"

Winery: Elyse

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Le Corbeau"

Wine Category: Grenache

Grape blend: 90% Grenache & 10% Syrah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Carneros

State or country: CA

Price: $37

Cases produced: 581

KWG Score: 89.4 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: December 10, 2012

Wine Review: This bright ruby colored Grenache based blend opens with red raspberry and cranberry bouquet with of oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and juicy. The flavor profile is a tasty blueberry with notes of black currant and hints of oak and a dash of black pepper. The finish is dry and moderate tannins are a little sticky. This wine would pair well Stuart's steak treats. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Le Corbeau (The Raven) is predominately Grenache, made in the style of the seductive and expressive wines of the Chateauneuf du Pape region of the Rhone Valley. This dark ruby-colored wine has alluring aromas of dried raspberries, red plums, violets, and white pepper along with hints of vanilla and orange peel. The richly textured palate has a smooth entry that leads to flavors of, raspberries, citrus rind, and intriguing notes of mace and cinnamon. This is a "thinkers wine", very complex from start to finish. (note: if you don’t feel like thinking you still will enjoy!)

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