2022 La Ronde

The deep, dark ruby color of this wine does not mislead, but the cherry in the nose does, a little bit: the wine fills the mouth not with red but with black on black fruit. Swirls of cassis and blackberry surround you, like the whorls left behind by a vanishing octopus. These are followed by earthier delights, reminiscences of tobacco and leather. The experience is so entrancing and goes on so long that you might forget where you are. When you come to, you will be delighted to find your glass has more in it, because you will want it to go on forever. 

Dry/full-bodied; medium plus tannin, medium acid, dark fruit flavors.