Domaine Puydeval

I know it has been a while since I appeared, but here I am again. I am reporting because I just had a few glasses of Domaine Puydeval from the Languedoc in souther France with mutton shanks of all things. The mutton shanks which I prepared where delicious if not quite tender enough, even after 3 hours. They were pretty rich, braised in white wine with tomatoes, black olives, two heads of garlic and a couple of anchovies. So I opened a bottle of Domaine Puydeval 2005, which I had picked up while on Long Island. I had never had the wine before. It was great. At 60% Cab. Franc; 30% Syrah and 10% Merlot it was not overripe. It matched well against the rich food without being overpowered. It wasn't a huge wine which would have been too much along side such a rich dish. Instead it was almost refreshing with good ripeness and nice tannins. It is imported by Hand Picked Selections. I'll buy it again.