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2008 Domaine de Montcalmès, Coteaux du Languedoc, Languedoc Roussillon

( £20, 14%, The Wine Society )

One of the best reds in the Languedoc (and at a very affordable price, too), this blend of Syrah with 20% each of Grenache and Mourvèdre also proves that the region’s top wines age gracefully. It’s sweet and savoury with fruit flavours that nod towards Pinot Noir as well as more Mediterranean varieties, but with a dusting of wild herbs and a touch more alcohol.

BuyDrinking window: 2013-15Similar Wines: £20-£30, 91-95, France, Red, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah/Shiraz
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