2014 Domaine Serene Grand Cheval
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(aged in French oak, 65 percent of it new, for 17 months) Inky ruby. Ripe dark berries, pipe tobacco, vanilla and woodsmoke on the powerfully scented nose. Fleshy and expansive on the palate, offering spice-accented black and blue fruit and mocha flavors and subtle notes of candied licorice and menthol. Becomes more energetic with air and finishes very long and spicy, displaying mounting tannins and strong, spicy persistence.
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Josh Raynolds
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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Deep garnet in color with a hint of purple, the 2014 Grand Cheval (mainly Syrah and some Pinot Noir) is redolent of blackberries and black plums with hints of cedar, dried Provence herbs and dusty earth with a waft of black pepper. Medium-bodied, with a good core of crunchy black fruit and some pepper and spice notes, it has a soft structure of rounded tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long with an herbal lift.