The 2019 Thalassitis is an unoaked Assyrtiko coming in at 13% alcohol, 1.6 grams of residual sugar and 6.4 of total acidity. It is sourced from ungrafted vines 70 to 80 years old. Crisp and a little lean but focused, powerful and very persistent on the fi...
Segries Tavel Rose is made from 50% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, 15% Clairette, 5% Syrah. The age of the vines is 30 years. Traditional vinification at low temperature, "vin de saignée" with a maceration during one night in cement vat.
This is large for a Rose...structured and focused, with the color of dark ruby. The nose is loaded up with fresh fruit. Strawberry, blackcurrant, and raspberry beam from the glass. On the palate, the mouth-feel is ripe and succulent. It has strength, but maintains its fresh and crisp expression. The finish is filled with Asian spice and slight hints of smoke. Drink this juice now or over the next year or two.
One of the best buys in the shop. A textbook Southern Rhone!