2016 Tardieu-Laurent Les Becs Fins Cotes du Rhone Villages

A blend of 60% Grenache, 40% Syrah, the Syrah component sourced from 30 year old vines and the Grenache from 60 year old vines. Elevage took place in concrete tanks for 12 months.

Opaque dark red black tinged colour with a bright dark red hue. Lifted spicy dark raspberry and ripe dark cherry aromas are followed by some liquorice, earthy dried herb elements and faint pepper. Juicy dark raspberry and ripe black cherry flavours fill the medium bodied palate with underlying earthy dried herb characters concluding with a spicy finish. Bright acidity and fine grained tannins frame the fruit. Long, lively aftertaste of dark raspberry, dark cherry, earthy herb and spice aftertaste.
Cellar 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews….
The 2016 Côtes du Rhône Les Becs Fins is slightly more forward and charming, with a modern style in its cassis, vanilla bean and blackberry jam aromas and flavors. Possessing both richness and elegance, it’s going to a delicious red that drinks well above its price point.
90-92 points
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