Tasting note

From the oldest Côtes du Rhône vineyard of the estate and harvested two to three weeks after the Premieres Cotes, the 2014 Côtes du Rhône Villages le Ponnant has lots of melted licorice, black cherry and peppery herbs in its medium to full-bodied, elegant, yet textured profile. Drink this Chateauneuf du Pape look-alike on release and over the following 7-8 years. Score - 90-92. (Jeb Dunnuck, robertparker.com, Dec. 27, 2015)

Deep red in color, our Cotes du Rhone Villages displays aromas of very ripe fruit, black cherries, flowers (violets) and liquorice. When aerated, notes of laurel and pepper complete the palette of aromas. The palate is defined by the sweetness of the fruit, and the softness of the tannins, with a freshness which brings finesse and elegance.