Chateau Fontareche Corbieres Vielles Vignes 2019

Wonderfully lifted violets, mulberry and blue fruits all underlined by gentle smoke and graphite. The palate is brimming with a core of dark fruits, sweet and savoury notes with a really nice focus and buzzy energy. Really is surprising the level of subtle complexity at this price point that remains so easy to drink at the same time. It is a medley of Carignan, Syrah, Mouvedre & Grenache. Old vine Carignan makes up 40% of the blend and is the only portion that sees carbonic maceration, which offers some texture and lift without sacrificing the interest and earthiness that older vines bring to this grape variety.