"Polished, with a nice beam of raspberry ganache laying over dark coffee and graphite notes. Dash of roasted sage on the fleshy, racy finish. Co-fermented Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre and Clairette. Drink now through 2010. 3,300 cases made." 90 points - Wine Spectator, October 28, 2009
"The 2007 Cotes du Rhone Domaine des Deux Albions is sensational. A blend of 40% Syrah, 30% Grenache, and the rest equal parts Mourvedre and Clairette, a domaine wine from a 15-acre vineyard, exhibits a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sumptuous bouquet of exotic flowers, blackberries, cassis, and a hint of peaches. This luscious, rich, concentrated, hedonistic as well as complex 2007 should drink well for 3-4 years." 90 points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Issue 181
"From Cairanne St. Moritz. Plan de Jou (sp) 40% Syrah, 15% Mouvedre, 20% Carignan, 20% Grenache, 10% Clariet. Foudre. Slightly aged oak/garrigue here. Excellent textures and intense. Bottling on same schedule with Gigondas. 30% aged in cask and balance foudre. Will be organic in 08. Authentic." 91 points - Robert Sprentall, B-21
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