Dom la Florane Côtes du Rhône 'A Fleur' Rouge ‘23

From limestone-clay soils near Visan, this Grenache-based blend presents a deep ruby core with violet reflections. The nose offers an enticing mix of macerated raspberries, garrigue herbs, and black pepper with subtle floral undertones. The palate delivers impressive concentration - flavors of black cherry, licorice, and roasted herbs unfold with silky texture and refreshing acidity (5.5 g/L TA) at 14.5% alcohol. A blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, fermented with native yeasts and aged 12 months in concrete. Critics praised its quality-to-price ratio with consistent 90-91 point scores. Enjoy now with grilled meats or hearty stews - the 2022 vintage shows remarkable depth for this humble appellation.