Stellar value from wonderful importer Eric Stauffeneger. Soft, ripe, fruit-forward but balanced with minerality, leather, spice and lovely lavender aroma. Very traditional expression, slightly rustic but with more than enough young primary fruit and polish to please New World fans. Higher percentage of Syrah (40%), leaning on the darker side of the fruit spectrum. For those who are looking to discover the meaning of the phrase "poor man's Chateauneuf-du-Pape", look no further. For my $ this is a steal right now.
Stellar value from wonderful importer Eric Stauffeneger. Soft, ripe, fruit-forward but balanced with minerality, leather, spice and lovely lavender aroma. Very traditional expression, slightly rustic but with more than enough young primary fruit and polish to please New World fans. Higher percentage of Syrah (40%), leaning on the darker side of the fruit spectrum. For those who are looking to discover the meaning of the phrase "poor man's Chateauneuf-du-Pape", look no further. For my $ this is a steal right now.
Jan 17th, 2018
Lirac, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
