Similar in makeup to the le Vassal, the 2017 Languedoc Puech Noble is just a bit more intense and even fresher on the finish. Notes of almond paste and green peppercorn remain in the background, while tart pie cherries provide plenty of lively fruit in this medium to full-bodied red that finishes taut and crisp but with silky tannins. It includes about 5% Carignan, used to boost the wine's acidity without resorting to other means.