Bressol is mostly Grenache Noir with a little Carignan, and it’s a nice companion to Castell Vell. The lovely ripe raspberry scents and flavors shine in this wine, backed by a trace of dark chocolate. The textured flavors, ample fruit, fine tannins, 15% alcohol, all lead to a long balanced finish with no heat and plenty of fruit. Bressol appeals to those who like Grenache more than Syrah.
Domaine Singla, Côtes du Roussillon Villages (Roussillon, France) 2009
By Gerald D. Boyd