France

Vacqueyras

Full

Cork

Smoky, rubbery reduction to start. Juicy, confit berry fruits behind come forward with air, and violets too. Very ripe, full and mouthfilling. The alcohol is quite high, and it has a thick lattice of tannin running through it, but there's an ethereal touch to the fruit which gives the wine lift and balance. Long finish. A detailed, authentic and beguiling wine. Decant for an hour or so before drinking. Will be even better from 2028. Concentrated and punchy.

Grenache / Garnacha

Mourvèdre

Syrah / Shiraz

Domaine de la Verde, Prélude, Vacqueyras, Rhône, France, 2022

Smoky, rubbery reduction to start. Juicy, confit berry fruits behind come forward with air, and violets too. Very ripe, full and

Domaine de la Verde, Prélude, Vacqueyras, Rhône, 2022

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