(89-91)/2023+

this 2019 reflects the new precision that Frédéric Faye has brought to Figeac

sandalwood and licorice with a crème de cassis and plum preserves core plus a hint of rose oil

This is not particularly complex at present but there is so much development potential in evidence that much more should appear with time in bottle and my rating assumes that it will

Andremily, Mourvedre other_regions_italy (89-91)/2023+The 2018 Mourvdre is a blend of 85% Mourvdre, 12% Syrah and 3% Viognier, coming from Alta Mesa vineyard (Santa Barbara County), Larner vineyard (Ballard Canyon) and Watch Hill vineyard (Alisos Canyon). The wine was vinified using 75% whole cluster and aged for around 21 months in 50% new French oak barrique and demi muid and 50% used French barrique. The alcohol is 15. 6%. Very deep purple black, the 2018 Mourvdre leaps from the glass with vibrant