87

Domaine Modat 2009 Le Plus Joli

Rhône-style Red Blend (Côtes du Roussillon Villages Caramany)

Fully flushed black-plum color with a purple meniscus. Vanilla, French toast, mocha and sweet spice dominate the nose. Black plum and blueberry fruits surface in the background; the fruits take on a preserved, jammy character on the palate, where they take a backseat to the roasted pecan and caramel oak notes. Bright acidity and lightly grainy tannins keep the moderate viscosity and obvious alcohol in line. Drink now–2014.

87

Domaine Modat 2009 Le Plus Joli

Rhône-style Red Blend (Côtes du Roussillon Villages Caramany)

Fully flushed black-plum color with a purple meniscus. Vanilla, French toast, mocha and sweet spice dominate the nose. Black plum and blueberry fruits surface in the background; the fruits take on a preserved, jammy character on the palate, where they take a backseat to the roasted pecan and caramel oak notes. Bright acidity and lightly grainy tannins keep the moderate viscosity and obvious alcohol in line. Drink now–2014.

87

Domaine Modat 2009 Le Plus Joli

Rhône-style Red Blend (Côtes du Roussillon Villages Caramany)

Fully flushed black-plum color with a purple meniscus. Vanilla, French toast, mocha and sweet spice dominate the nose. Black plum and blueberry fruits surface in the background; the fruits take on a preserved, jammy character on the palate, where they take a backseat to the roasted pecan and caramel oak notes. Bright acidity and lightly grainy tannins keep the moderate viscosity and obvious alcohol in line. Drink now–2014.