Chateau de Vaugelas Le Prieure 2005 RED France

There is Corbieres and there's Gold Medal-winning top estate Corbieres like this. It's one of the best you'll find. The Bonfils are renowned landowners and winemakers in the Languedoc but this estate is their pride and joy - the jewel in the crown. Chateau de Vaugelas Le Prieure is a beautiful estate once part of the Abbaye de Lagrasse whose vineyards were first planted by Benedictine monks in the 18th century. The terroir is fantastic -gravely and well draining thereby encouraging deep roots on the vines and low yields. Carignan Grenache Syrah and Cinsault - the classic blend in these parts - make a rich cuvee that's aged in top quality French and American oak for 12 months. Dark ripe brambly fruit with sweet spice and subtle herbal overtones. Smooth and long.

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Merchant: Sunday Times Wine Club
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