2016
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Saint-Saturnin, some way north-west of Montpellier
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| Dry red - medium bodied, aged in barrel for 11 months |
| 50% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 10% Carignan |
14.0%
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Grilled or roasted red meats, game, charcuterie
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Even better
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Approachable now, but will age to 2025 and beyond
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A very similar blend to the Tradition (though with a touch more Mourvedre and Carignan), but aged in barrel for a year. One thing I have learned about the wines of Domaine d'Archimbaud is that they are never over-extracted or over-ripe. Elegance is the order of the day, and this one is a prime example. Bucket-loads of ripe, elegant red and black fruit aromas combine with notes of tobacco, cedar and spice, with an attractive meaty/spicy/herby quality. On the palate, the oak is already beginning to integrate, especially with air, whilst the bright, fresh, gently jammy fruit combines with elegant tannins and super acidity. It is nicely grippy and sweet-sour on the long finish. Lovely now, but with great promise for the medium-to-long term. |
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