Domaine de L'Idylle Cepage Mondeuse 2010 Savoie

Cepage Mondeuse 2010 by Domaine de L'Idylle and supplied by Yapp brothers is a red wine made from 100% Mondeuse which is a grape that is said to be related to Syrah or Refosco (from Fruili), but may be related to neither.
On the nose it had an aroma of baked red fruits ( as in - fruit ripened in a hot climate), it is youthful and has savoury aromas with a juicy twist. On tasting it there is good palate cleansing acidity and also a warmth due to the alcohol content - though this was only 12% it felt higher. The chalky dry tannins had a silky edge, and the pepper on the palate added a savoury quality to the wine. The red fruits were sweet and juicy and had plenty of character, the spice evident but not dominant, and a fruity finish with a slight bitter cherry finish. Overall this wine is a light fresh wine that could be served chilled and  would compliment cold meats or even a roast!