Dark berries with walnuts, hazelnuts and white pepper on the nose, following through to a full body with ultra-fine tannins and a chewy yet refined finish.

A carbon copy of last year, if not better, and honestly the best Vin de France I have ever tasted. It is made with no added sulphites so that ageing might be dodgy, but it is so tasty now, so why bother waiting? It comes off a sixteen year old vineyard, and the blend is hand-harvested, 50/50, marselan/grenache (Demeter certified biodynamic) grown over sand with a bit of clay. The vinification is simple: they destem the fruit, crush it, and ferment and macerate it for 20 days. The palate is soft and silky with intense, pure black cherry. There is a minimal amount of tannin with a peppery finish. Food friendly.