Le Grand Noir, signature black sheep on the label, boasts of
being a little rebellious and unconventional in their winemaking. According to their website brand creators Robert
Joseph and Hugh Ryman got the name “Big Black” after a Cathar priest in the region
of Carcassonne. The Cathars, a breakaway group from the Catholic Church of the
day, had some very unconventional views -Men and women are equal, contraception
was not a bad thing and that the church should not amass wealth.
The wines are produced by Jean d'Alibert Winery. Le Grand
Noir Malbec is deep dark purple in color and showcases flavors of black
cherries and plums laced with hints of pepper and spice. Unfortunately it
appears Le Grand Noir is no longer making a Malbec-as it is not listed on their
website.
Varietal: Malbec
Producer/Importer:
Le Grand Noir
Region: France
Vintage: 2010
Price: $7.99
Tasting notes:
Sight (Color/Clarity): Deep dark purple-plum
Smell (bouquet, aroma): fruity
Taste
(acidity, balance, body): black cherries, plum, peppery spice
Bottle presentation:
Black sheep on label
Overall rating
(1-10): 8.5
Date consumed: November
14, 2012
Comments: Really
like this brand’s Pinot Noir
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