Tasting- Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône

Name:  Reserve Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône
Variety:  70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Cinsault
Region:  Rhone Valley
Country:  France
Year:  2010
Price:  $14.95/ 750mL  $38.95/ 3L
VC review:  As for their other values, the 2010 Grand Veneur Cotes du Rhone Reserve (70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Cinsault) displays loads of ripe flavors. It is very concentrated for a Cotes du Rhone,
and is actually an amazing wine. Classic garrigue, black cherry liqueur, lavender, licorice and spice box are all present in this fullbodied, intense, and rich Cotes du Rhone. This is a sensational effort to drink over the next 4-5 years, although it might last even longer.
My notes:  This Old World Rhone showed a beautiful nose of dark fruit.  The taste revealed much more earthiness, as one would expect from a wine like this.  The terroir is expressed cleanly with many herbal notes and a possible tobacco note as well, all balanced nicely with dark cherries.  I know this wine would be a good investment.  
Food:  n/a