Vin de Pays de l'Hérault Red Blend

The best Syrah in France outside of the Rhône?

Learning to love the Languedoc

Juicy blackberry, blueberry, licorice, violets, clove, kiss of brett, spice. Packs a little heat on the finish and some grip but the attack and mid-palate and considerably juicy and rich. Wanted more complexity but still very delicious and pleasurable to drink. Day 2: much more expressive. Deeper and darker notes of violets, black fruit, cloves, and cocoa starting to show through. Much broader texture on the palate and considerable gain in perfume.

Gassy. Brett. Right up to and past my limit. Still has some brooding black currant fruit. Spice.

Young still

Would drink again. Medium bodied. Helen's.

Nez très réduit animal
Bouche dense pulpeuse aux tanins massif rugueux et aux arômes pas très propres phase de réduction ou mal fait 🙁

It feels like the wine is about to be quite Jammy but then it turns refined. Heavily tilted toward Syrah but adding more Cab balances this red. Food friendly.

Animal elegance. Earth, wind & orchards.

Spicy but soft and smooth. Almost a nutty finish. Thanks to my buddy @Todd Abrams for this recommendation.