Are we on Wine #5? Mon Dieu!

I have mixed emotions about my first Sunday in Paris!  I woke up to the bells ringing of some unknown church (beautiful).  Planned my trip to a local artist market within walking distance of apartment and verified the forecast (chance of rain in late afternoon).  Got about 3 blocks from apartment and sky opened up and dumped hurricane force rains and wind. On the way back to our apartment, I  realized it was not the sort of day for the other bottle of Rose in the fridge, instead decided it was a day for vin rouge. Swam to the local Franprix to discover they were closed.  Mon Dieu!  Found the equivalent of a French Mini-Mart that was open and found a bottle of Michel Roudier Faugeres.  This bottle was at the top of my budget at €4.90 but given the torrential downpour outside, I thought "what the hell".  This is red blend from the Languedoc region and is a blend of Syrah,  Grenache, Mouvedre, Carignan and Cinsault.

Upon smelling this wine found it to be very "Raisiny" (go figure, a grape product smells like raisins).  The taste grew on me.  It was different than the red blends I was used to at home.  By the second glass, we had a mild flirtation going on.  Not bold, not creamy, tart, not too dry, and not too sweet.  I found lots of adjectives it was not, but couldn't put my finger on what it was.  I may have to have a second date with this bottle to further my research (all in the name of education).  The rest of my evening was spent with my bottle of Faugeres, French pop videos and knitting.  I know I lead an exciting life, Mon Dieu!