Domaine Leonine Chic et Pas Cher Rouge 2015

Tasting Notes

50% Grenache Noir, 40% Syrah, 10% Carignan. 10 to 25-year old vines, on draining soils composed of sandy silt and pebbles. Carbonic maceration between 10-20 days, pressed, then aged in old barrels for 6 months. Bottled by gravity. Nice nose of damson plums, spice, liquorice and chocolate. Maybe something herbaceous too ‚– kind of foresty. Violets in the background. Simple, but still packed with a lot of flavour. Black fruits, black rock, chocolate ‚– nice texture, some hints of tamarind. Very easy to drink. Gentle tannins, medium acidity ‚– nicely balanced if a touch wild ‚– in a good way. Pretty smooth to drink though. Good tension as well. Liquorice notes become more apparent on finish. Serve slightly chilled. - Importer Note