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Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu 2013

Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu 2013
Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu 2013

Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.C., France



Community Score: 4.5/5
Community Reviews: 4
 
Price: $16.95
Sweetness: Dry
Alcohol: 14%
 

Drink: 2013-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Domaine Le Grand Retour

Jane Staples rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Legend has it that in the Middle Ages, when you travelled through this bandit-infested scrubland, you were taking your life in your hands. You needed to pray for God's help to arrive alive, this legend being a reference to the origin of the name Plan de Dieu (God’s Plain). Nowadays, thankfully, the region is safer and is famous for robust, full-bodied red wines such as this one. Ripe dark fruit, garrique, meaty notes and a touch of smoke make it memorable and a great match for elk or beef burgers. Terrific value!
 

  


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