Le Domaine Montirius, Gigondas (Rhône Valley, France) 2015

 From a Biodynamic estate, the grapes that went into making this delicious wine came from old vines (75 to 85 years old).  The fruit was hand-harvested, and the wines were aged two years in cement vats, then in bottles.  The wine is a dark, inviting red, and it has light floral notes, hints of anise and ripe, densely flavored blackberries.  A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre, this is a splendid example of a Southern Rhône blend.