Domaine de la Griveliere Châteauneuf-du-Pape (75cl, 12.5%)

A Southern Rhône red wine at 12.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle, blending Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC. Produced under the label of Remy Vincent, it draws fruit from old vines planted in the soils of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The blend follows the traditional Southern Rhône framework: Grenache for body and ripe fruit, Syrah for structure and dark spice, and Mourvèdre for tannic grip and earthy complexity. The region's galets roulés retain daytime heat and radiate warmth into the canopy at night. The nose opens with ripe blackberries, dark cherries and plum, with Provençal herbs, black pepper, leather, cinnamon and red fruit. The palate has blackberry and cassis, licorice, damp earth, well-integrated oak and a juicy red-fruit counterpoint. The finish carries firm tannins, black pepper and mineral undertones.