Terre des Dames “La Diva” Rouge 2016

The wine that really defines the domaine for us. Like usual here, it tastes like it costs twice as much as it does. It’s polished and regal without being gaudy or boring. Perfectly ripe fruit, very well used oak, great acidity – excellent precision from start to finish. This is such a great wine at any price and silly good for what it actually costs.

VARIETIES: 60% Syrah, 25% Grenache, 15% Alicante

VINEYARDS: Estate vineyards.

VINE AGE: 50 to 100 years

FARMING: Organic.

WINEMAKING: Hand harvested and selected. Long and gentle fermentation. Aged in 600L French oak for 12 months.