2018
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Cotes du Roussillon, Trouillas, south-west of Perpignan
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| Dry red - full bodied. Aged 12 months in used oak barrels |
75% Syrah, 13% Mourvedre, 12% Grenache
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14.0%
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Grilled meats, casseroles, duck, medium-soft cheeses
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Even better
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Good now, but will age and evolve to 2026 and beyond
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A return to the Syrah-dominated blend of earlier vintages, this offers bright bramble and black cherry aromas, with subtle notes of roasted meat, damp earth, curry spices and wood smoke. The colour might suggest a rather deep, tannic wine, but it really is deliciously drinkable and approachable. The tannins are quite robust (for now) but the combination of ripe, juicy fruit and mouth-watering acidity provide an excellent foil - so much so that trying not to drink it all at this early stage may be an exercise in futility. It really is a lovely wine, with a good deal of complexity, not to mention a lengthy finish. Of course, it certainly has the structure to age for a few years...... but I'm almost tempted to say why wait? |
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