Very well made, spot one, textbook Cotes-du-Rhone example with a medium deep hue. Beautifully lifted red fruit, raspberry, cracked pepper, star anise, with ample weight on the palate. The wines shows intensity and range, and so well balanced. It was enjoyable from the moment it was opened, and it develops further with some aeration. Predominantly Grenache, providing the foundation of the wine; Syrah adds a layered complexity and a small amount of Mourvédre lends aromatic range.
Teeth grabbing, plum skin tannins vibrate on the palate. Armed with structure and fine acidity, black fruit emerges with espresso and dried blue flowers.
Spiced mulberry, bramble, and pomegranate are exuberant notes from this bright and cheerful red. Dry, dusty tannins are supple, and the juicy finish is resplendent with generous red fruit.
A savory, earthy entry with cocoa-dusted tannins. Its suede mouthfeel is elegant, with regal flavors of dried violets, dark chocolate, and soy sauce. Big and bold, possessing a muscular character, enhanced by an opulent finish.
Rich notes of boysenberry and mocha are vibrant and pulse with sweet beets, cherry tobacco, and hibiscus. Food friendly and delicious.
Black cherry, roasted coffee, and tobacco are expressive first impression notes. Juicy and well structured, with supply tannins and an inviting acidity that works well at the table.
A seamless balance of toast and fruit. Bright pineapple converges with brioche and butterscotch. Clean, lean lines with a vanilla oak finish.
Dry, earthy, and deep, with white peppered plum, black cherry skins, and a whisper of roasted coffee. Its fine acid structure keeps a fresh tone through to the finish.