This wine is 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 8% Mourvedre and 2% Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin and Vaccarese. 100% destemmed and fermented for 2-3 weeks in stainless steel tank. Matured half in stainless steel tank and half in barriques (50% new) for 12-15 months, before blending and a further 3 months maturation in tank.
Intense raspberry and black currant compote notes form the core, which is dense in feel, with melted licorice, singed anise and warm fruitcake flavors filling in around the fruit. A solid, racy graphite edge supports all the elements through the long, grippy finish. Best from 2020 through 2035. – Wine Spectator
