Description

Grenache Noir – Châteauneuf ’s life blood. Warm, strong and sweet. Flavours of blackcurrant and blackberry, cherry, red plum and strawberry. Aromatic black pepper, lavender, thyme and liquorice.

Syrah – A deep, blackening purple. Perfumed, seductive and brooding. Jam-like, rich, chewy, berry fruits. Notes of tar, smoke, bacon, chocolate and sometimes violets.

Mourvèdre – Astringent, gamy, meaty and spicy. Flavours of blackberry, clove, tobacco and leather.

The nose gives a funnel of black berry fruit, without immediate definition; it has an inner sweetness and ripeness, is pretty copious potentially, hints at headiness. The palate holds fluid content, with wavy lines of red fruit, red berries. The tannins curve into the wine, so it’s in shape to be a pretty big glass of Châteauneuf.

Grape 68% Grenache, 17-28% Syrah, 13-20% Mourvèdre

Food match noble fish and shellfish dishes, lobster), poultry, veal, pork, strong cheeses

ABV: 15.5%Alc