Les Becks Fins 2001, Tardieu Laurant

Grapes: 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 20% Cinsault.
Color: Dark red-blue, good depth and intensity.
Nose: A little closed, wild strawberry, sweet forest berries, plum, spices, herbs, some leather and white pepper.
Palate: Full bodied, nice ripe sweet acid fruit, spices, leather, long firm finish. Very good balance and structure.
Foodmatch: Red meats, grill, game when matured.
Cellaring: 0-10 years.
Very nicely made wine. Good price.