Hecht & Bannier, Cotes du Roussillon Villages 2003

Deep red.

Iron, herb, game, iodine-funkadelic nose is not as crazy as it sounds. But I can't think of too many other areas this could have come from. There's some chocolate/red fruit here, just buried.

Iron/herb action shows up in the mouth too. Taut structure, reminds me of the N. Rhone. No fat at all, with just a hint of Grenache sweetness. Fun stuff, and way better than it should be $$-wise. I'd guess this will drink very well with real food for at least 4-6 more years. Maybe much longer.

Predominantly Grenache (apparently) with Carignan, Mourvedre and Syrah.

$18