Château Paul Mas Clos des Mûres 2007

With a the managers recommendation, I chose this Syrah Grenache Cuvee from AC Coteaux du Languedoc. Contained in a very hefty bottle, it opened slowly to reveal aromas of rich plum, ripe red apple, lavender, herbs, earth, spice and pepper. On the palate initially fruits were dominant, but did settle down to integrate with soft ripe chalky tannins and oak. Finished quite bright and dry. Overall I was quite taken with this wine, which initially seemed a bit of a fruit bomb, but with a good airing settles down to a slightly rustic but controlled red. Very nice.
50+4+13+17+7 = 91/100