While typically blended with other grapes, notably Syrah and Mourvedre, Grenache does get bottled by itself. Generally it lacks the acidity and tannins needed to make a great (or even really good) wine on its own. This unfortunately was no exception.
There was a fair amount of color, which is also unusual as grenache tends to be fairly light colored and the nose was full of lush red fruit and hints of spice. The palate gave up some red cherry and a touch of blackberry along with some very faint pepper. Overall, this was a lighter bodied red with a fairly short finish.
If you were looking for a simple, light red this could fill the bill but really there are a lot of better wines for the same money so I'd recommend taking a pass on this one. (However, they do make a really good Gigondas!)
Cheers!
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