Le P’tit Martin 2015

A Cote Du Rhone made up of Grenache and Syrah.  When I first smelled this wine to assess its aroma my first impression was, “This smells like a fart.”  Now, knowing that describing a wine as smelling like a fart would not inspire others to try it, I thought harder to discern the aromas.  I finally decided on musty aromas of mushroom and plums.  I think that comes across much better than “fart” don’t you?  Medium tannins with a smooth finish and flavors of blueberries.  Even with the auspicious beginning, this wine drinks well and has some interesting stuff going on.  I love a good Cote Du Rhone and although it would not rank as one of my favorites, this one is worth the price to try.     

Rating 7.3