In the glass, some fragrant vanilla and nutmeg spice wraps around cherry and raspberry fruit enhanced with liquorice, fennel and earth.  That gentle oak provides a fleshy backdrop to the fresh, ripe cherry on the finish.  A wine that you can enjoy with orwithout food, but will definitely win friends. 

Producer: Le Prince de Courthezon
Region: Cotes du Rhone AOC, France
Vintage: 2016
Main Grape: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Style: Dry medium red
Food required: no
Where to purchase: £10.49 single bottle Laithwaites

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