Guide des vins Wine Spectator 2011
Tasting note
CHÂTEAU BIZARD
Coteaux du Tricastin Serre de Courrent 2009
Score: 87
Release Price: $30
Country: France
Region: Southern Rhône
Issue: Web Only - 2011
This is amped up, with lots of dark, sweet licorice and spice aromas, backed by broad crushed plum and roasted fig fruit flavors. The lush finish is dominated by the toast. Will have some fans. Drink now through 2012. 1,000 cases made. –JM
CHÂTEAU BIZARD
Coteaux du Tricastin Montagne de Raucoule 2009
Score: 87
Release Price: $20
Country: France
Region: Southern Rhône
Issue: Web Only - 2011
Plump and forward, with crushed cherry and plum fruit and dashes of tobacco and roasted mesquite on the finish. Drink now. 1,400 cases made. –JM
CHÂTEAU BIZARD
Coteaux du Tricastin Grangette 2009
Score: 86
Release Price: $16
Country: France
Region: Southern Rhône
Issue: Web Only – 2011
Soft and fleshy, with forward cherry sauce and crushed plum fruit laced with a whiff of roasted applewood. Drink now. 500 cases made. –JM
