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Catalans Primeur Syrah Merlot 2014 Wine Review

Catalans Primeur Syrah Merlot 2014

Catalans Primeur Syrah Merlot 2014

Roussillon, France

Community Score:87/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $9.95

Drink: 2014-2014

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Catalans

Agent: Joseph Cipelli Wines & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 86/100

Cherry cola and cherry bubblegum flavours in this light, simple nouveau-style wine from southern France made from a blend of Syrah and Merlot grapes rather than Gamay used in Beaujolais.

This Catalans Primeur Syrah Merlot 2014 was reviewed on November 22, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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Martha Kelly AIWS - CS rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Pronounced flavours of dark cherry, black berry, and warming spices that linger on the rounded, fruit-driven finish.
Pair this price-performer with charcuterie or strong cheeses.
Drink now or keep through 2015.
Date tasted: November 2014.
Heather Wall - CS; WSET Advanced rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Medium purple with some succulent cherry and chocolate cordial over warming spices and bubblegum. This Nouveau just wants to have fun! Not a budget breaker at $10. Light-bodied, youthful tannins, refreshing acidity.
Pair with fatty meats.
Tasted: November 2014

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