huckleberry and faint spice on the nose

100% Carignon (breaking the rules in Minervois - since Carignon must be blended to have the designation "Minervois" - hence

he is a talented wine-maker and consultant-oenologist

Stony and minerally with good depth of fruit

Riedel quality features:

Le P'tit Paysan "Le P'tit Pape" Carricante huckleberry and faint spice onGrenache, Syrah, Mourvdre, Counoise Rhne Blend Ian Brand, Winemaker of the Year, 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Winemaker of the Year Wine Enthusiast 93 pts. Ian Brand's flagship bottling just keeps getting better, yet stays reasonably priced. Light in the glass, this blend of 65% Grenache, 26% Syrah, 7% Mourvdre and 2% Counoise offers lovely aromas of strawberry, red plum, white pepper, wild tomato and forest floor. It's taut in texture on the sip,