Maison Noir Horseshoes and Handgrenades

and an in-depth knowledge of the terrain’s geological components

this opens with ripe red cherry

everything here reinforces the singularity of the estate: hand-harvesting

yet also harmonious with the body of the wine

richness framed by freshness

even 15 years — and the wine will reveal new strata of earth

The nose opens with fresh red cherry

so that he eventually styled the range together with the winemaker

old vineyards planted with Mourvèdre had been systematically replanted to higher-yielding varietals

Here the raspberry shades into something more curranty and tenacious

not very often)

If you are tempted to try a bottle in its youth