Domaine de Marcoux, Lirac, La Lorentine

Good cork. Still fairly young looking, mid density and clear. Some deposit. Attractive nose, could be northern Rhône (which it isn't, of course). Good mouthfilling flavour, still some grippy tannin. Alcohol level correct. Needs a couple of years. (Very cool cellar probably retarding aging).

Rubi/ violáceo profundo. Aromas discretamente doces e artificiais, que lembram geléias e balas de frutas vermelhas, mas também "alguma salvação" com amoras azedinhas, toque apimentado e sugestão mineral.. Médio corpo, fruta contida (menos doce que ao nariz), álcool sobressaiu um pouco e acidez apenas correta.. Tem bom preço, e no geral uma boa RQP! Mas não exatamente um estilo que me agrada.

Clear and bright medium ruby with purple reflections. Clea nose with a medium + intensity showing blackcurrant, blueberry, but also red fruit jam such as strawberry jam, spicy elements, both black pepper and sweet spice. On the palate it is dry, with up to medium + acidity, medium smooth tannins and high alcohol. It shows a medium body and medium+ flavour intensity with aromas of dark fruits : blackcurrant, savoury notes, sweet and herbal spice. It has a medium + …