Shows a slightly mature edge to the plum sauce and blackberry coulis flavors at the core, with dried anise, warm fruitcake and mulled spice notes emerging steadily through the finish. Fresh acidity keeps this driving along. Drink now through 2018. 2,500 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Lirac Select to Add

Delivers a solid, direct beam of dark licorice, plum sauce and fruitcake, with ample toast on the juicy, fleshy finish. Maybe a touch obvious in style, but will have some fans for sure. Drink now through 2013. 2,500 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Lirac Select to Add