An older, yet current release wine that’s a joint venture for France’s Chapoutier and the Laughton family (known for their Australian Jasper Hill label) that’s equal parts Syrah, Grenache and Carignane and delivers the best of both worlds. It’s a big boy, with a ripe nose of blackberry, plum and brown spice that leads to a bold palate with plenty of oak spice and stone minerality joining the ripe black fruit. Decant well and serve with roasted meats.
Agly Brothers, Côtes du Roussillon (Roussillon, France) 2010
By Rich Cook