Côtes Catalanes Rouge

Produced from two-thirds Carignan and one-third Grenache, from vines between 40 and 120 years of age (as of 2015), the 2013 struggled to achieve a yield of 15 hectoliters per hectare. The nose offers intense black cherry with pungent mineral depth and ultra-high-toned but savory herbal accents. It feels young but tastes great, and, as we learned from a little vertical stretching back to 2008, this wine will blossom into something pure and inviting.