Raspberries, red plums and sweet spices on the nose. It’s creamy on the palate with swaths of fruit, medium-firm tannins and a spicy finish. Tempranillo and graciano. Drink or hold.
A rich, juicy red marked by black cherry, raspberry, white pepper and floral flavors. Gains support from firm tannins as this plays out on the finish. Drink now through 2028. 3,000 cases made, 900 cases imported.
The 2019 Côtes Du Rhône will be a no-brainer purchase. This Syrah-heavy red has lots of blackberry, bouquet garni, and peppery notes in a ripe, full-bodied, textured style. It’s well worth buying and drinking over the coming 5-7 years.
Real weight here, with the warmth of the 2022 vintage evident. There is good acidity to keep the concentrated fruit in balance, then a touch of spice on the finish, Very distinctive Chablis. Domaine Servin, run by François, has a history dating back to 16...