A wine that always seems to deliver, the 2016 Lirac Plateau des Chenes boasts a medium ruby color to go with terrific notes of red fruits (strawberries, cherries), flowers, ample spice, and subtle minerality. Possessing medium to full-bodied richness, a s...
Brilliant ruby. High-toned aromas of red/blue fruit preserves and candied flowers, along with a bright, spicy topnote. Shows sharp focus and lift to juicy black raspberry, boysenberry and lavender pastille flavors, which slowly spread out on the back half...
The two 2018 barrels samples are both brilliant as well. The 2018 Gigondas Tradition offers exotic notes of red plums, ripe strawberries, peppery garrigue, and tons of floral notes as well as a medium-bodied, balanced, sweetly fruited style on the palate.