Montirius, Vacqueyras "Garrigues" 2005

Red/purple.

Clay/earth, black fruit custard and sexy oak spice nose. Deep, loaded.

Round, plush entry is simultaneously framed by mineral/acid/tannin structure. Chewy, but black fruit and licorice flavors sail on. Two tracks. VGS. Subtle garrigue notes (stem inclusion?) hit late. Packed, and needs of several years of cellaring.

$25