A blend of mainly Syrah (78%) with Grenache (15%) and Carignan (7%) from a boutique producer, only four hectacres, grown on south facing slopes in the foothills of Siran in Minervois. Grenache and Syrah with old vines Carignan were hand harvested and cold fermented in stainless steel , 15 months in French oak. Vibrant, inviting notes of red and black fruit with a plush and spicy palate wrapped in approachable and well-integrated tannins, before a lengthy velvet close.
Siblings Martine Pages and Christophe Molinier are fourth generation vignerons overseeing an estate (biodynamic since 2013) that dates back some 115 years. Concrete fermented, with the Carignan whole bunch pressed, aged 12 months in French oak. Aromas of dried fruit with earthy undertones before a mouth-filling palate supported by firm tannins.
Already pleasing despite its youth, with noticeable notes of leather and tobacco showing some development. The fruit is fresh and opulent with a nice generosity of plum, graphite and cacao. Medium to full body with ripe chalky yet fine tannins and fresh acid. High alcohol balanced by generosity of fruit. Nice typicity and offering great value.
Medium-deep garnet. Nose of cherry cough syrup (in a good way), cassis and oak. Predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon. Its flavour could be mistaken for a good Bordeaux. Medium-bodied with noticeable tannins, tasting of black cherries and plums. Will not get better from here. Drink now.
Vibrant, minerally, earthy and fresh with bright acidity, tart, crunchy red and black fruit. Spicy and mouth-wateringly juicy. Delicious. Serve slightly chilled.
Slightly reductive when first opened. Bright and fruit-driven with concentrated notes of violet and fresh red plum with a hint of white pepper. Chewy yet polished tannins with fresh acid and well-integrated 13% ABV and a medium finish. Very well made. Grilled red meat’s best friend.
50% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre. Full body with lots of character and abundant notes of black olives, black plum, ripe raspberries and black pepper. Round and ripe tannins with soft acidity and a medium finish. A crowd pleaser made for meat stew or hamburgers.