From François Lurton’s Pézenas estate, this is a smoky, polished red. Based on syrah with grenache, mourvèdre and a touch of carignan, it macerated for three weeks in stainless steel tanks before half of it was moved into oak barrels for six months. The wood tones sweeten the fruit a touch, turning it from cherry to blueberry, and boost the texture into the velvety realm.
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