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A blend of Grenache and Syrah matured in a mix of tanks and barrels, the 2015 Cotes du Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu is a full-bodied wine loaded with scents of brandied cherries and even apricot. It's supple and creamy and shows those exotic notes without any trace of heat while remaining lively and fresh on the long finish.

Bright purple.  Spicy aromas of blackberry, black cardamom, violet and black pepper.  Round and fleshy but energetic as well, offering pliant dark berry and licorice flavors and a hint of cracked pepper.  Shows an intriguing northern Rhone character, with the warmth of a Provencal wine.  Nicely concentrated, taut and focused on the clinging finish, which is firmed by dusty, harmonious tannins.