A well-crafted version, with impressive concentration to the floral, pepper-dusted cherry and crunchy plum flavors. Reveals good acidic drive that powers through, with tobacco, singed alder and smoky, dusty mineral accents adding intriguing earthy dimension. Structured and bold, this begs for food. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2028. 5,680 cases made, 580 cases imported.??–KB??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Lirac Select to Add

This sports some richness that belies the AOC, with steeped plum and blackberry puree notes lined with smoldering tobacco and warm earth and backed by a melted black licorice note on the finish. Drink now through 2026. 3,000 cases made, 50 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Lirac Select to Add