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Comprised of 50% Carignan, with equal parts Grenache and Syrah rounding out the blend. Vines range from 40 to 70-years-old, all planted on the typical slate soils of Faugères. Everything is hand harvested and astutely sorted, ensuring only perfectly ripe, pristine fruit is used. Shriveled, sun burnt grapes, which plague too many wines from this region, are never used. Grapes are de-stemmed, fermented with indigenous yeast and macerate for 30 days on the skins, then age for 24 months in concrete tanks before bottling.
Faceted by time into a brilliant ruby in the glass. Earthy cherries, ripe raspberry, licorice, crème de cassis, olive tapenade and peppercorn all swirl on the nose. The palate is a plush, velvety smooth affair, with more robust fruits and savory herbs that are framed by lush tannins softened by bottle age. A heartwarming and deeply satisfying wine that's on full display.
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