Winemaker and winery: Michel Marty, Mont Tauch.

Grape variety: 35% Grenache, 50% Carignan and 15% Syrah.

Region: Fitou.

Viticulture/Vinification: Average age of vines is 40 years old. The Grenache grapes were destemmed and vinified by traditional methods. The Carignan grapes underwent a long carbonic maceration. This wine is oaked.

250 stores.

A hard, stalky, liquorice smell which doesn’t draw me in. Dry, stalky and more like Cabernet Franc in character. Needs food. A glugging wine.

13.50%
02/04/09

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