This comes from the Faugeres A.C. and is a blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre with a little Carignan. Enquiries for trade and stockists can be directed to marcus@cesoirwine.com who, it must be said, is doing a sterling job bringing such interesting wines into the country.

Sweet wild herb and lavender fragrance wafting over cherries, raspberries, ash and licorice. It’s a most particular and evocative smelling wine. On the palate medium bodied with cherry, sour raspberry, thyme and mineral flavours with very attractive clean clear acidity and fine dry lightly raspy tannins. Really fresh and exuberant. Finishes with a red fruit and dried herb aftertaste. A super wine that offers up a little holiday in a bottle.

Rated : 91 Points
Tasted : Jan08
Alcohol : 13.5%
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2008 - 2011