In article >,
Emery Davis > wrote:

> This bottle (the last) was in good condition with a high fill. Marked
> "Les Baux" AOC Coteaux d'Aix en
> Provence. 12% alcohol, surely a rarity now. The label says Imported by
> Ideal Wine Medford Ma
> (printed on the label, don't know if they were the only importer then)
> and as I recall it was quite
> expensive, perhaps $15 US in '89. IIRC I bought this from Marty's
> Liquor in Newton (was living
> in Watertown at the time).
>
> An excellent cork, good dark color but getting a little brickish. The
> nose is huge, with black
> fruits, garrigue, spice. In mouth a great balance, fully mature with
> plums and black cherry, tar
> and tons of liquorish, saddle leather. Strangely Bordeaux-like. Very
> good length. If any fault
> could be found, perhaps a little too low acid for my tastes.
>
> As the meal, simple rare roast beef with mashed potatoes and fresh
> picked string beans, went
> on, the wine fell apart a little: shortened up, started showing a little
> bell pepper on the front etc.
> Still pleasurable but clearly showing age.
>
> We didn't decant or let breath. A delicious bottle, but if you're lucky
> enough to have some,
> drink up.

Thanks for the notes. Just one question, what does garrigue smell like?
Isn't it a bush?