You don’t see many straight Mourvèdres. This grape variety is normally an essential component of Rhône blends.

Quite a complex aromatic wine: blackberry and spice, animal hide, leather and dried fruits, vanilla and dried chocolate, red leather boots. The palate shows lighter red fruits, like raspberries, savoury nuances, a good concentration of fruits, ripe fine tannins, and a creamy texture. Mourvèdre is a bucolic varietal and tends to reductive characteristics (or so I am led to believe), so I reckon this time needs some time to evolve and soften and loosen up.

Rated : 90 Points
Tasted : Feb06
Alcohol : 14.5%
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2010 - 2015