Lovely Gaillac

[Innkeeper]

1998 Chateau Lastours, Gaillac ($9.00 Is-Wine). Very nice medium bodied (12%) red from the South of France near Toulouse. Nice aroma of plums (yes plums) and spice on the nose and upfront tastes. Lovely earthy complxity and silky smooth tannin across the palate, and perfectly acceptable finish, with no bells and whistles. Married nicely with simply grillpanned smoked pork chops and eggplant salad. Have more, will get more.