2006 Le Cigare Volant ~ en Magnum (1.5L)

$85.00 per bottle
$72.25 per bottle (Members)

Red Wine of the Earth ~ en Magnum
The '06 Cigare shows the family flavor profile of red fruits, herbal, and earthy notes in a savory medium-bodied package. But it is quite a different wine!

A blend of syrah, grenache, and cinsault with just a soupçon of mourvèdre and carignane, it makes for a bright and wonderfully gamey wine. Very youthful, with toasty notes of cherry, birch, sassafras, and pomegranate.

Pair this lively red with an array of fresh and savory vegetable dishes alongside a carpaccio of tuna or beef. A rare steak in any number of variations (tri-tip, hanger, New York, filet) would also pair beautifully, as would more exotic fare like chicken tikka masala or Tandoori lamb chops.

The '06 is is drinking beautifully right now, and will continue to age gracefully for the next 2 to 3 years.

Vital Statistics
Varietal Blend: 44% syrah, 44% grenache, 11% cinsault, 1% mourvèdre
Appellation: California
Alcohol by Volume: 13.3%
Serving Temp: 55-65°F
Cellaring: 10+ years from release (Dec. 2009)
Production: 3,300 cases