The regular 2013 Clos d'Agon Tinto shows a similar profile of generous oak in the shape of sweet spices, smoke and incense over a core of balsamic and berry notes. The blend is 50% Cabernet Franc, 29% Syrah, 11% Petit Verdot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and the élevage was, as in other reds, 17 months in 40% new French oak barrels. The multi-grape blend and the high percentage of new oak give it a slightly international profile. But in its style, it's nicely crafted and shows good balance. 20,000 bottles.

There is again a big jump from the Amic red to the 2012 Clos d'Agon Tinto, a Bordeaux blend of 58% Cabernet Franc, 24% Syrah, 11% Petit Verdot and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon matured in a mixture of new and used French oak barrels for 18 months. It has the peppery, spicy nose associated with the varieties but a more Mediterranean palate with juicy fruit and fine, ripe tannins. It has some animal notes and a little bit of tempera paint which might increase in bottle, so as it's polished enough, I would drink it sooner rather than later with powerful food, meat stews and the like. 1,304 bottles produced.