Deep and bright, purple-red in colour with a heady nose of black fruits, spices and vanilla. The tannins are beautifully smooth on entry and only show their grip around the middle to end of the palate when the wine is under 5 years old (depending on the vintage). There are lovely notes of liquorice and spice mixed in with rich, concentrated fruit from the middle to the end of the taste. The aromatic complexity will increase as the wine ages. Style: Red Grape varieties:50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre Terroir: Northern part of the appellation adjacent to Beaucastel - plateaux of red clay, sand and rolled stones (“galets”). Oak: Prominent Drinking time: 3 to 15 years Reviews: RP 94 Pts, JD 93 Pts