Mas des Bressades Les 2 Massifs Costières-de-Nîmes 2021 Organic , 0,75 L

This old vineyard in the southern Rhone Valley, adorned with the characteristic round stones known as galettes roulés, yields a mere 15hl/ha. These stones, shaped over millennia by the Rhone River from Alpine slopes, contribute to the vineyard's unique terroir.

The wine isn't just a testament to the vineyard; it stands as one of the region's finest. Comparable quality elsewhere would typically demand a deeper delve into your wallet, at least in our view.

Thick and dark—these are perhaps the most fitting descriptors for this wine. Pouring a deep, almost opaque red into the glass with a faintly luminous rim, it exudes concentrated, classic Syrah aromas. Notes of berries, hints of garrigue (wild herbs like thyme and rosemary), and a touch of roasted flavours create a dense and intense flavour profile.

On the palate, this Rhone wine monument is dense and fleshy, yet refreshingly cool, boasting ripe tannins and substantial presence. Initial impressions burst with flavours of blueberries and blackberries, which evolve and linger luxuriously. This is a wine to savour, offering not just immediate gratification but also significant ageing potential—truly more than an insider's tip.