from vines in the Cote Blonde that are reportedly almost 65 years old)
and their daughters Gaia and Rossana increasingly involved
starting with the 2014 Doix Costers de Vinyes Velles
this offers good potential for drinking over the next decade – but no further
This is close to its peak
Delas, Hermitage Bessards other_regions from vines in the Cote(aged in 70% new oak for 18 months), Inky ruby. Sexy, highly perfumed aromas of ripe dark berries, cherry liqueur, peppery spices and fresh flowers, backed by a hint of olive. Supple and appealingly sweet, offering intense, deeply concentrated blackberry and violet pastille flavors and a suggestion of star anise. Finishes pure, sweet and energetic on the penetrating finish, showing outstanding focus and slow building tannins. Josh Raynolds