For a 10-buck wine, this is one of my favorites from Languedoc-Roussillon (FR). A humble "vin de pays," which means a non-AOC blend, the Heretiques is carignan-dominant blend with some Syrah thrown into the mix for balance. At a meager 12.5% ABV, it also is great with food, we've had with it salads, soups, and pizza (with sausage/mushroom) just last night. It seems always balanced, easy drinking, and not acidic. I store my reds in the fridge, and it was just showing some balsamic nights on the 4th day of being opened. So it's not a long-term keeper, but there's enough mineral back-bone to play well with the dark fruits mingling in the glass. Think of it as a French Chianti (in a good way): good acidity, drinks well with vegetables even, and good everyday wine. Nice. 84/100.Sunday, March 21, 2010
2007 Iche "Les Heretiques"
For a 10-buck wine, this is one of my favorites from Languedoc-Roussillon (FR). A humble "vin de pays," which means a non-AOC blend, the Heretiques is carignan-dominant blend with some Syrah thrown into the mix for balance. At a meager 12.5% ABV, it also is great with food, we've had with it salads, soups, and pizza (with sausage/mushroom) just last night. It seems always balanced, easy drinking, and not acidic. I store my reds in the fridge, and it was just showing some balsamic nights on the 4th day of being opened. So it's not a long-term keeper, but there's enough mineral back-bone to play well with the dark fruits mingling in the glass. Think of it as a French Chianti (in a good way): good acidity, drinks well with vegetables even, and good everyday wine. Nice. 84/100.
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