2007 Chateau du Mourre du Tendre Côtes du Rhône Villages

I went looking for a Chateauneuf du Pape and ended up with this little gem. In the glass, the wine is dark and leggy. On the nose, it’s big on cherries with black licorice and dried herbs. It drinks more like a C-d-P than a Côtes du Rhônes – it’s big with big cherry flavors laced with black pepper.

Pairings: Grilled lamb, beef stew, roasted duck

Style: Red wine

Grape Type(s): Grenache, Mourvedre

Region: Rhône, France

Around $25