Seeing Red Languedoc, Causse du Bousquet, Mas Champart Saint Chinian 2009

A red Languedoc wine landed recently on my dining room table.

The Causse du Bousquet 'Mas Champart' Saint-Chinian 2009 brought to American shores by Kermit Lynch is not putting on airs, a solid red.

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This blend of 65% Syrah, 25% Mourvedre and 10% Grenache is from Isabelle and Mathieu Champart...

It will seduce you if you are open to subtlety.

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