2015
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Pic Saint-Loup, north-east of Montpellier
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| Dry red - medium-to full bodied |
| 50% Syrah, 50% Grenache |
13.5%
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Red and white meats, Mediterranean vegetable dishes
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Perhaps even better
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Now, or to 2025 and beyond
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A bright, translucent cherry/carmine colour, fading to a narrow rim. The nose has floral scents (hints of violet and lily), mingled with crystallised cherry and redcurrant fruits, with plenty of garrigue and savoury/meaty nuances and hints of tar and eau de vie. There are also some delightfully mahogany/woody/earthy notes, although this wine is not oak-aged. The palate is generous in both fruit and savoury, with high-toned red and black fruits, meat and garrigue flavours, held together with fine, ripe, tea-like tannins. There's also an intriguing touch of saline minerality, nicely off-set by a core of tangy, cherry kernel acidity, with a long, gently warming finish. A beautifully balanced and really quite complex wine, this is lovely now, but will evolve and age for at least another 5 to 8 years, perhaps more. Certified biodynamic by AB and Demeter. |
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