Almost overwhelming stony minerality in the nose, along with black olive and mesquite smoke(?). Only a vague whiff of black cherry under all that. Intense flavors attack the palate. Dark minerals, beef blood, dark blackberry skins, roasted herbs. Full body. Long long finish. Still significant tannin, but it's soft. This will last at least 2-3 more years. Really good.
Almost overwhelming stony minerality in the nose, along with black olive and mesquite smoke(?). Only a vague whiff of black cherry under all that. Intense flavors attack the palate. Dark minerals, beef blood, dark blackberry skins, roasted herbs. Full body. Long long finish. Still significant tannin, but it's soft. This will last at least 2-3 more years. Really good.
1 person found it helpfulMay 9th, 2016My second bottle of this is just as remarkable as the first. 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Carignane. Tremendously stone-filled nose. Big time geology going on. Smoky, with sultry dark blackberry fruit. Rich, but not over the top. Mineral infused dark berry extract. Lots of soft tannin. This will last a few more years, but I don't think it's going to get any better. Tremendous value.
My second bottle of this is just as remarkable as the first. 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Carignane. Tremendously stone-filled nose. Big time geology going on. Smoky, with sultry dark blackberry fruit. Rich, but not over the top. Mineral infused dark berry extract. Lots of soft tannin. This will last a few more years, but I don't think it's going to get any better. Tremendous value.
Dec 10th, 2016
Blackberry, cinnamon, and sand on the nose. Charcoal and dark fruit on the tongue.
Blackberry, cinnamon, and sand on the nose. Charcoal and dark fruit on the tongue.
Jun 18th, 2016
Coteaux du Languedoc Les Terrasses du Larzac, Languedoc, Languedoc Roussillon, France
