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Nice bright, medium depth to the colour and lovely clarity. Initial pepper and spice upon first look, with a sweeter Grenache musk coming to the fore with some air. A touch of black cherry from the Mataro as well. A hint of sweet cedar coming from the oak but not overpowering with only a small component being new. Lively palate structure but not missing the traditional plushness and velvet finish from the “sur lie” maturation. A wine from a vintage that has provided wonderful cellaring structure.
La Belle Mère GSM red wine blend is by Charles Melton, a 5 Star winery rated by the James Halliday Wine Companion. Charles Melton utilize a multitude of wine making techniques to produce complex high quality national and international award-winning wines in the South Australian, Barossa Valley Region.
Deepish colour, not black, but lovely ruby tints. Sweet musk aromatic to the fore but balanced by some nice black fruits, even a touch of tapenade, with sweet perfume the key character.
Plush attack on to the palate. Plump sweet Grenache flavours following right through the structure. A gentle lick of fine tannins to round out the end.
