Château Coulon, Ombres et Lumières, Languedoc, 2024

Brimming full of blue and black fruit, this is a ripe and rich Languedoc red that is sure to bring bundles of pleasure. The fruit just oozes from the glass, and plump blackberries, sloes and damsons bob jauntily across the palate. It has structure as well, with subtly present tannins, and some gently savoury notes akin to rust and dried herbs. It's vibrant and not overblown, not at all choked by wood or by sweet stickness; just juicy berries and fun.