Domaine Rouge-Bleu: Awards...

Here is the list of awards received by our wines, having in mind that 2007 was our first vintage :

Lunatique 2010 :

- 91 points on the Wine Spectator : "This sports lots of juicy, mouthfilling pepper, tobacco leaf, roasted chestnut and singed mesquite notes, backed by a solid core of tar, blackberry paste and steeped black currant. A nice juniper edge flashes on the finish. There's lots of character here, and it should stretch out with some cellaring, too. Drink now through 2018. 100 cases made. –JM

Mistral 2010 :

- 89 points on the Wine Spectator : "Bold and toasted, with espresso and baker's chocolate notes up front, followed by gutsy blackberry cobbler and blueberry paste flavors. A good, rugged feel through the finish lends character. For fans of the style. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Roussanne. Drink now through 2013. 1,000 cases made. –JM"

La Revue du Vin de France

15/20 : "A manly red, with still shy but sincere aromas which will unveil this winter (summer for you). Well built frame and ferm finish with vigourous tannins"

Lunatique red 2009 :
- 91 points on the Wine Spectator : "Ripe and mouthfilling, but also fresh, with delicious dark plum, blueberry, anise and tobacco character backed by a tarry edge. This really stretch out, with more mulled spice and dark cocoa flavors and a lingering roasted mesquite note on the finish. Offers lots of character. Drink now through 2013.—JM"

Mistral red 2009 :

- 90 points on the Wine Spectator : "Rich and smoky, with mouthfilling charcoal, roasted fig, tobacco and plum sauce notes all rolling through the broad finish. This has muscle, but stays accessible and balanced. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Roussanne. Drink now. 1,000 cases made. –JM"
- Gold Medal in Concours General Agricole of Paris
- Listed in Guide Hachette des Vins with two star
- Gold Medal at the Houston Rodeo International Wine Competition

Dentelle red 2009 :
- 87 points on the Wine Spectator : "Tasty, with black cherry, pepper and lavender notes and a gutsy, juicy finish that lets the pepper edge play out. Lovely regional character. Carignan and Grenache. Drink now. 1,000 cases made. –JM"
- Silver Medal in Concours General Agricole of Paris

Dentelle rosé 2009 :
- Listed among the top 10 best rosé US imported in Bon Appétit (August 2010 issue)

Mistral red 2008 :
- 88 points on the Wine Spectator : "Forward and quite toasty, with mesquite, roasted plum and dark licorice notes laced with espresso and fruitcake hints. Ambitious, though a bit firm and raisined on the finish. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Roussanne. Drink now. 700 cases made. –JM"
- Listed in Guide Hachette des Vins with one star

Dentelle red 2008 :
- 86 points on the Wine Spectator : "Lavender and mesquite aromas gives way to additional spice notes weaving through the mulled black cherry fruit. The toasty finish is slightly firm, but there is good range here. Carignan and Grenache. Drink now. 800 cases made. –JM"

Mistral red 2007 :
- 91 points on the Wine Spectator : "This has impressive depth, with a very solid core of blackberry and macerated currant fruit, layered with dark, alluring toast, smoked applewood, tar, melted licorice and mineral. The long, muscular finish is round and integrated, but still needs some time to stretch out fully. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Roussanne. Drink now through 2011. 2,000 cases made. –JM"
- Gold Medal in Concours General Agricole of Paris
- Best pick at Revue du Vin de France

Dentelle red 2007 :
- 87 points on the Wine Spectator : "Juicy, friendly style, with lots of pepper, plum and blackberry notes backed by a modestly toasty, nicely fleshy finish. Drink now. 1,000 cases made. –JM"
- Silver Medal in Concours General Agricole of Paris
- Listed in Guide Hachette des Vins with one star