Domaine de la Pertuisane "Vieilles Vignes"

Wilfried Sentex is born in Bordeaux, France and for sure his passion for wine comes from his home country. At present he is working in New York at Bar Boulud, Daniel Boulud Wine bar. For more information you can reach him at willsentex@gmail.com"

Winery: Domaine de la Pertuisane "Vieilles Vignes"
Vintage: 2004
Appellation: Vin de pays des cotes Catalanes
Varietal: 90% Grenache, 10% Syrah
Winemaker: Sarah and Richard CASE
Oak: 15 months in french barrique
Average Price: $32.00

Tasting Notes: This is an interesting wine with a deep dull color and a light intensity. The nose is not too pronounced, but clean with some toast, blackfruit and chocolate scents, it is almost like a madeira. As the taste, the wine is great, full body high tannin with a beautifull acidity. You will find some blackberries, blackcurrant aromas with a finish of hot spices as nutmeg and cinnamon and a light star anis.This is the wine that reflects the long, hot and dry summers of Catalonia (south of France).

Food Pairing Suggestions: This wine is getting more interesting with food, like beet salad with some goat cheese or a grilled steak prepared with some "herbes de provences" and served with a garlic mashed potato. St marcelin cheese will be perfect, before finishing with a warm chocolate cake with a melted center.

General rating: 77