Not only is this black beauty unclassic in its mix of grapes, its award winning winemaker also dared to make an unholy blend from three appellations - the prized soils of the Minervois, Hérault and Côtes du Roussillon. These inhospitable rocky hills were once home to medieval Cathars who lived in awe of the evil god Rex Mundi. He corrupted the faithful with promises of earthly pleasures and the forbidden delights of mortal flesh. You'll succumb, too, after one sip of this marriage of liquorice-scented Shiraz (the best performing grape of 2011) and lush, silken Merlot
