Château Puech-Haut Cante Lebre 2016

Another heavenly barrel sample is the 2016 Cante Lebre, which is a huge, incredibly rich wine based on 40% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 20% Mourvèdre. The Grenache is brought up all in concrete tanks and the Syrah and Mourvèdre are aged in new French oak. Black raspberries, currants, smoked herbs, melted licorice, and violets notes all flow to a rich, opulent, incredibly sexy wine that’s going to flirt with perfection on release.

Made up of equal proportions of Carignan, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah, the 2016 Languedoc Saint Drezery Cante Lebre delivers mixed berries via a full-bodied, expansive palate. It's richly concentrated and velvety in texture, with a long, slightly warm finish. It should drink well for at least 7-8 years.