Red

Le Charmel Syrah-Grenache

Tortoise Creek

Costières de Nîmes · France

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Syrah · Grenache
Country
France
Region
Costières de Nîmes
Appellation
Costières de Nîmes
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

lamb · pork · barbecue · ratatouille

Rated vintages

  • 201486 pts

    Earth and herbal overtones add depth and interest to the tart cherry fruit in this blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache. It's medium bodied, with supple tannins and a crisp finish, so there's no need—or reason—for cellaring.

  • 201189 pts

    For the suggested price of $12, this delivers plenty of richness and flavor. Plum and briary blackberry aromas lead the way, followed by a medium- to full-bodied, slightly creamy palate that offers dark fruit tinged with a hint of brown sugar. Drink now–2017.