The Lirac from this estate is the 2017 Lirac Clos de Sixte. It's another deep purple-colored effort offering powerful notes of ripe black cherries, melted licorice, violets, and pepper. Full-bodied, forward, ripe, and flamboyantly styled, it's packed with...
The 100% Grenache 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Secrets de Pignan boasts seductive notions of rose petals, herbal tea and raspberry confiture. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is supported by a web of silken tannins and bright acids that bring defining crispn...
Sleek and pure, with red currant and raspberry notes laced with red licorice and red tea. Good fine-grained grip through the finish keeps this focused. There's sneaky length too, with fine, chalky minerality peeping in. Drink now through 2026
The 2021 Gigondas shows well, delighting with fragrant red/black plum and black cherry aromas. Licorice, mint and cedar add further layers. Soft tannins contribute to a flawless mouthfeel, backed up by juicy red and black fruits. It should be approachable...