The wine is a lovely inky indigo at the center with bright ruby along the edges, just as you'd expect from a Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon heavy blend. The nose is fresh and young, with aromas of leather, ripe blackberry, blueberry and a hint of spice. The taste is such the opposite of a staid Bordeaux, with a rush of jammy fruit, blackberry, plum and cassis that transitions to some notes of herb de Provence midpalate. The tannins are velvety smooth, providing a nice base for the long, smooth dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8, as it's drinking wonderfully now, but I can see the potential for this gaining in sophistication with a half decade or so in the cellar. This wine would pair well with a variety of Preovencal dishes, fresh spiced fish, Tuna salad Nicoise, Mussels steamed in tomato broth, but it would also pair well with many summer favorites, from barbecue to grilles steaks. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled New York strip with middle eastern spices, served on a bed of arugula, with some fresh roasted root vegetables, Cheers!
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