Domaine la Soumade "Fleur de Confiance" Rasteau 2000

Red/purple.

Vinturi - raspberry sauce, toasted hazelnut , earth, pepper nose. Shows a bit of heat.

Round and mouth-filling, with alcohol and relatively strong acidity giving a dis-jointed impression. Also shows blurry flavors. Much stronger acid/tannin synergy attacks the front teeth. Also needs time, and some lamb cassoulet.

$40. Andre Romero's top of the line bottling