Red Côtes du Rhône wine from France: 2005 #organic: http://frenchwineguide.blogspot.com

Wine name: Crozes Hermitage Producer: M. Chapoutier, 26600 Tain Vintage: 2005 Purchased from: Leclerc Price: £10 Appearance: Slightly browny, slightly watery colour, very thick and viscous on the glass. Aromatics: Juicy black cherries. Attack: Firm but very smooth. Evolution: That single-variety Syrah juiciness which tastes really mouth-watering, forest floor, a touch of redcurrant. Finish: Black cherries in the nose, redcurrants on the swallow. Sweetness: 0 Acidity: 2.5 Tannin: 4 Texture: Smooth and rough at the same time. Length: Excellent and varied Balance: Lovely – smooth yet strong tannins, good body, nicely mature. Closure: Cork Alcohol: 13% abv Notes: Delicious and very good for the price – structured, smooth, juicy, interesting, and went well with Sausage Neopolitan! FrenchWineGuide score: 89 points. FrenchWineGuide is an offshoot of Naturally Sales Ltd, helping businesses around the world to be successful through improved sales, leadership, communication skills and Microsoft Excel. http://www.nsales.co.uk