70% Grenache, 20-25% Syrah, the rest is Mourvèdre and probably a little bit of Carignan! This wine is the fruit of four different producers. Some of the grapes come from the plain of Cairanne, bringing fruit and richness, the remainder from the slopes of Cairanne (just in front of the church) bestowing structure and spice. After malolactic,
100% of the wine is barrel-aged in French oak (approx 1/3 each of new, 1 and 2 year old) for 16 months, followed by a few months rest in tank.
Minty and intriguing smell. Quite sweet, but also darkly spicy. Good.
Alc 14%, TA 3.20g/l, pH 3.65, RS 1.85g/l. Available from Wine Direct and 182 branches.
15/10/2008
Re-tasted 11 Aug 2010 - still beautiful. Some farmyard crept in, and the mint has gone but it's a beautiful wine. Grab with both hands.