VinoBuy: The Terrible Children!
2009 MAS CARLOT “Les Enfants Terribles”
Costieres de Nimes
$14.95 bottle...$148.00 case
If ever I needed proof that good things come to he who waits, this fabulous bottle of southern French goodness is it! The last vintage I was able to carry was the 2005. It was tremendous. In fact I just opened a bottle of it a couple of months ago and it was awesome. Now…finally…the Enfants Terrible has reappeared, and it is sensational. Super-rich, layered with dark fruit and a full, palate-coating texture. This has everything I want and love about Rhone reds. Also jumping on the terrible Babies bandwagon is Parker’s Wine Advocate, where he raved thusly: “This is one of the best run estates in Costieres de Nimes. Owned by the husband and wife team of Nathalie Blanc-Mares and Cyril Mares, The 2009 Enfants Terribles is superb. Its dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by notes of blackberries, blueberries, camphor, licorice and sautéed mushrooms. The wine exhibits good density and richness as well as a heady finish. It should drink nicely for 5-6 years. 90 points!”
I already have some tucked cozily away in my basement. I very much encourage you to grab some. Whether you have it now or later, you’ll be most