2013
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Southern Provence - between Salon and Aix
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| Dry red - aged 2 years in oak barrels |
39% Syrah, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Mourvedre
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13.0%
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Red meats, game, rich casseroles
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As good, or even better
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Approachable now, but will age to 2028 and beyond
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| Clear, bright, translucent cherry/blood red colour. There's really not a lot to choose between this and the 2012. Again, the nose is complex, expressive and herby/spicy, with raspberry and red cherry fruit aromas and a hint of cassis, notes of garrigue herbs, mint, soft curry spices, sous bois and polished wood. And once again, the palate is medium-to-full-bodied, offering bright, fresh, spicy, herb-infused red fruit flavours, little bready/brioche notes, a hint of licorice, the deftest lick of oak, ripe, tea-like tannins and excellent acidity. And as with the 2012, it certainly possesses the structure to age and evolve for 5 to 10 more years. Another beautifully crafted and classy wine. |
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