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Cellier Des Dauphins Grenache Syrah Cinsault 2006 Wine Review

Cellier Des Dauphins Grenache Syrah Cinsault 2006

Cellier Des Dauphins Grenache Syrah Cinsault 2006

A.C. Cotes du Rhone, France

Community Score:87/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $10.95

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Cellier des Dauphins

Natalie's Score: 88/100

The name Cellier des Dauphins is derived from its vineyards which once belonged to the son of the King of France, or the Dauphin. The vineyards are north of the Vaucluse, south of the Drome area where the soil is chalky-clay. A blend of 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 10% Cinsault. An incredible wine for the money! Enticing notes of cedar, hickory, cassis, blackberry and sage. Plush but great acidity and balance. Wow!

Grenache Syrah Cinsault food pairings: game, steak with grilled mushrooms, bison burgers, roast beef, strong cheeses.

This Cellier Des Dauphins Grenache Syrah Cinsault 2006 was reviewed on March 24, 2009 by Natalie MacLean

More Vintages: 2008  2008 

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Travis Oke rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

New bottle alert - I was a little disappointed to see the Dauphins bottles move from the cool retro-brandy shaped bottle to the sleek burgundian style - but at least now it fits into a wine rack.
Great CDR for the money - I buy two every LCBO visit. Cassis and blackberry but the fruit is nicely balanced by the acidity.

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