Domaine Fortuné Rubia 2018 IGP Cévennes

Bright, limpid cherry red in colour, with aromas of red cherry and summer berry fruits, subtle notes of spices, herbs, sous bois and desiccated orange peel and even some gentle savoury/meaty nuances. Relatively soft on the palate, approachable and full of raspberry and redcurrant fruit flavours. The ripe, gently rustic tannins are countered by a lightly creamy texture, with bags of acidity and a long-ish sweet-sour finish. Cinsault is often considered to be one of the lesser grape varieties of the Languedoc, but this is another lovely example, and a testament to what it is capable of (in this case, blended with Carignan and a splash of Merlot), when made by a skilled winemaker. Delicious!