supple and easy-drinking with the Syrah providing more dark fruit and a touch of extra spice
being delicious when young although it will also develop well in bottle over 5-10 years
just to the south of Minervois
who uses the press juice of Pinot Noir grapes grown on clay/chalk 'Terre Blanche' soils to make a delicately scented and expressive wine full of ripe berry fruit
rounded and approachable Right Bank style claret which (especially in the excellent 2018 vintage) offers superb value for money
Corbieres, Chateau La Bastide 2022 Grape variety_Tannat supple and easy-drinking with theChateau La Bastide, in the northern tip of Corbieres just south of neighbouring Minervois, was built in around 1770 and has been producing wine ever since. This is classic Corbieres (the original GSM blend), typically rugged but full of deep, brooding fruit with notes of garrigue herbs and some peppery spice. This is aged for 12 months before bottling but with no oak, preserving the ripe, fresh fruit. Excellent value and extremely drinkable. 60%