Shimmering purple. A strongly scented bouquet evokes ripe red and blue fruits, pungent wisteria, licorice and exotic spices, along with a smoky mineral quality and a hint of black pepper. Broad and fleshy but lively on the palate, offering concentrated Chambord, cherry, cassis and fruitcake flavors that are enlivened by building spice and floral accents. Smooth, steadily building tannins add shape to an extremely persistent finish that echoes the spice and floral notes. One-third whole clusters and one-third new oak.

100% Syrah - Dark red; the bouquet leads on a firm blackberry aroma, a baked note to it, hints of raspberry, is primary, not varied, has liqueur notions. It will unlock over time. The palate attacks on compact content, red-fruited with some dash in the tannins, a freer tone after the mid-point. It’s well put together, its depth is well established, the length a little savoury, rounded. It’s nice and sure, sunny without excess, merits study. Drink it from 2026. Tasted in June 2021.