Château Maris Syrah Grenache Biodynamic (75cl, 14.5%)

A certified biodynamic Rhône-style red blend from Minervois La Livinière, Languedoc, bottled at 14.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The blend is 85% Syrah and 15% Grenache, vinified in concrete tanks and conical foudres, then aged for 12 months, with 30% in new oak barrels and the rest in two- and three-year-old barrels. Château Maris is a certified organic and biodynamic estate in the Cru Minervois of La Livinière, with winemaker Robert Eden overseeing production in a hemp-block cellar. The nose shows ripe black fruits, peppery spice, dried herbs, toasted oak and rose. The palate is full-bodied, with blackcurrant, cherry and tarragon over silky tannins and balanced acidity. The finish is medium-long, with lingering spice, soft tannin and a clean, slightly floral close.