Wine tasting note: 1996 Chapoutier Vin du Pays d'Oc Cigala

1996 Chapoutier Vin du Pays d'Oc Cigala

15th Oct 1997 France Table Red

[Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignon - served lightly chilled]
Young, ruby to pink/red.
Up front nose with dense, alcoholic, plum and berry fruit.
Medium bodied with spicy, tangy fruit, quite high acidity and alcohol.
Pleasant and good value but a bit light on the mid-palate.

Wine Tasting: Chapoutier - the Reds