"This is a new estate, producing both Cotes du Rhones and Chateauneuf du Papes, that has me as well as some of the locals admiring their first releases. The rather glaringly modern label of these wines reads, “Powered by nature.” Vermeersch was a Formula One driver, and apparently has put his earnings to a good cause, producing southern Rhone wines." -- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
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2007 Le Plan Cotes du Rhone Villages GT-X....$44.99
Grand Terroir - X Cepages
"A killer Cotes du Rhone is the 2007 GT-X. A 700-case blend of five red grapes and 5% Viognier, it is an opulent, rich, full-bodied Cotes du Rhone with lots of pepper, lavender, kirsch, black fruit, flower, and forest floor notes. This sexy, full-throttle, pedal-to-the-metal wine gushes with fruit. It is irresistible now, and should evolve for a decade or more."
Rated 94/100 The Wine Advocate
2007 Le Plan GT-A....$24.99
Grand Terroir - Aramon
"The dense blue/purple-colored 2007 GT-A Vin de Pays du Drome, is made from Aramon, a grape varietal that is rarely encountered anymore. It offers up abundant aromas of flowers, incense, graphite, pen ink, and black fruits followed by a full-bodied, powerful mouthfeel. This unique wine should drink nicely for 3-4 years."
Rated 90/100 The Wine Advocate
2007 Le Plan Cotes du Rhone Villages GT-S...$34.99
Grand Terroir - Syrah
"The 2007 Cotes du Rhone GT-S (100% Syrah) is a modern-styled effort displaying blackberry, tar, charcoal, and graphite characteristics in its full-bodied, impressively-styled personality. It should keep for a decade or more."
Rated 91/100 The Wine Advocate
2007 Le Plan Cotes du Rhone Villages GT-G....$29.99
"The full-bodied, lively 2007 Cotes du Rhone GT-G (which stands for 100% Grenache) reveals plenty of balsam wood, pepper, lavender, black raspberry, and cherry notes as well as good underlying acidity and sweet tannin. This beauty should drink nicely for 5-7 years."
Rated 91/100 The Wine Advocate
2007 Le Plan GT-C....$19.99
Grand Terroir - Carignan
"The dark ruby/purple-tinged, medium-bodied 2007 GT-C Vin de Pays du Drome (100% Carignan) exhibits dusty, earthy notes intertwined with hints of tree bark, berries, kirsch, and spice. Although not as impressive as the Aramon, it is a heck-of-a-good wine as well as a decent value"
Rated 88/100 The Wine Advocate
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