Domaine de Chantegut, Vacqueyras, Rhône, France 2007

75% Grenache, 25% Syrah. The aromatic components Grenache offers up in the glass are a dramatic note of dried orange peel, crushed plum, powerful notes of licorice, tobacco and truffle. The Syrah in this cuvée provides an interesting backdrop of bacon fat, black pepper a dusting of smoked meat scents and saddle leather. Ideal with: grilled meat dishes like lamb, pork chops, steak and goat.