2017 Jeff Carrel "Lilac" Côtes du Roussillon-Villages
SKU #1440470
93 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Currant, lavender, garrigue, and pepper spice notes emerge from the 2017 Cotes Du Roussillon Villages Lilac Wine, and it's elegant, balanced and incredibly complete on the palate. With fine tannins, moderate acidity, and a great finish, it's another rock star wine from Jeff Carrel. The blend is 45% Syrah, 30% Carignan, and 25% Grenache, brought up all in larger oak tanks.
(9/2019)
91 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A bit floral on the nose, with grapey notes and hints of meat and mocha, the 2017 Lilac Wine delivers ripe, dark fruit flavors. A blend of 45% Syrah, 30% Carignan and 25% Grenache, it's medium to full-bodied, with plenty of depth and richness, supple, creamy tannins and a long finish. (JC)
(4/2019)
91 points
Wine Enthusiast
A blend of 45% Syrah, 30% Carignan and 25% Grenache, this young wine smells fresh and lovely, yet with ample richness and concentration thanks to waves of lush blackberry, cherry and boysenberry that are all hit by earthy, floral accents of violets and singed sage leaf. The palate is smooth and silky, with fine but spicy tannins and bright, juicy black-fruit flavors that carry through to the medium-length close. (LB)
(10/2019)
K&L Notes
One of the newest additions to the eclectic portfolio of Jeff Carrel is this beauty from the vineyards of the Roussillon's Agly Valley, the Lilac. The name itself evokes floral imagery, and being Carignan dominant, it most certainly delivers that quality. The wine is a blend of 30% Carignan from 50+ year old vines, 25% Grenache and 45% Syrah all from low yielding fruit planted on a mix of clay/limestone, schist and black marl. The Carignan and Grenache are fermented whole cluster by carbonic maceration in wooden tanks, the Syrah is all destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tank. The two are merged together after primary fermentation and after malolactic, they rest for a month before bottling. The result is as inviting as you might hope with its gorgeous bouquet of vibrant fruit and exotic flowers. A new gem in Jeff's portfolio for certain.