2017 Southern France

The 2009 vintage was winemaker Jean-Baptiste Granier’s first from this incredibly exciting domaine. Although he only owns two hectares himself, he sources fruit from vineyards that the local co-op deems unprofitable due to their exceptionally low yields. The average vine age is 70 years. Jean- Baptiste is in his early 30s and is keen to make his mark on the region; something he is rapidly doing with his wines of great expression, finesse – and incredible value.

Deep ruby in colour with purple tints, the nose offers attractive sweet and savoury spice with a mixture of red cherries, plums and violet perfume. The juicy, generous core is full of notes of liquorice, black olive and garrigue. Lively acidity is in balance with the firm, powdery tannins, building to a long, generous finish. Drink now to 2025.

A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault, this has beautiful precision – a result of the parcels being vinified separately and the vigneron’s attention to detail. The exuberant citrus profile has red berry fruit perfume and subtle mint and verbena notes that bring aromatic lift. There is a zesty acidity with crunchy red fruits on the palate.  
Fiona Hayes, Wine Buyer

They’ve done it again at Baronarques with the 2017. With an arresting nose of dense, tightly packed black fruit, warm earth and liquorice, the heat of the year is tempered by crunchy red-fruit acidity and plush mouth-filling tannins. Flavours of bitter chocolate, cassis and sweet baking spices follow on the long finish. Drink 2020-2025.
Jared Ehret, Private Account Manager