2017 Les Hautes Cances Cairanne ‘Col du Debat’ Rouge AC

WSI95+ JS95 An entire forest-clearing filled with violets, and behind it a small mountain of fine, dry tannins that give this powerful Mediterranean masterpiece great balance and aging potential. So much herbal and chalky depth at the very long finish. Just at the beginning of a very long life. A blend of 52% grenache, 25% syrah, 20% carignan and 3% counoise from a vineyard that’s over 60 years old. Drink or hold.