LiQuery - Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin 2017

Item:	626325
Size:	750 mL (25.4 oz)
Type:	2017 VINTAGES VQA
Release Date:	2021-12-11
Producer:	Osoyoos Larose Estate Winery Ltd.
Location:	Canada - British Columbia
Price:	$52.95 Price History
Style:	Red Wine Full-bodied & Firm
Alcohol:	13.5%
Varietal:	Merlot Blend
Sugar Code:	XD (4.0 g/L)
Rating:	93
Total Inventory:	1202 vs. on
Cellar:	2024

Description
Since its 2004 debut, BC's Osoyoos Larose has achieved Canadian cult status. This Merlot blend is dense and richly fruity with leather and chocolate. Cellar for 5+ years, or decant and enjoy with leg of lamb, beef ribs in red wine jus, or Roquefort cheese.

Tasting Notes
The blend is 61.4% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.6% Petit Verdot and 5% Malbec. The wine was aged 12 months in French oak barrels (60% new). The structure is reminiscent of a Bordeaux red, as one might expect. This is an excellent wine for cellaring. I decided to decant it overnight. The result was a rich, fruity wine with aromas of cassis and blueberry and with flavours of black currants and cherries. Score - 93. (johnschreiner.blogspot.com, March 16, 2021)

Tasting Notes