2005 Coteaux du Languedoc, Mas Belles Eaux "Les Coteaux"

This was 18$ at K&L. From the Languedoc. Immediately on pulling the cork, this wine reminded me of a Chateauneuf-du-Pape (only cheaper). I would imagine that this is because the wine is composed of Syrah, Grenache, and Mouvedre. The wine is initially savory on the nose, with garriguey aromas, some berry fruit and the slightest hint of cinnamon in the background. After a while, it reveals more herby notes. In the mouth, there are tart berries (raspberries), and more herby notes. Maybe some cherries too. I like this wine because it reminds me of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, but it's 18$ instead of the requisite 40$+. Although this isn't why I purchased the wine, I found out looking it up that it also scored 91 points and got a Best Buy recommendation from the Wine Spectator. A-