Domaine Saint-Etienne Côtes-du-Rhône Les Albizzias 2024

A red wine from parcels in Montfrin, where vines grow on clay soils rich in siliceous pebbles carried by the sea millions of years ago. It is aged in cement vats for 7-10 months and shows an articulated, multifaceted character. Ruby in colour, it has cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant on the nose, followed by lily of the valley and bay leaf. The palate is silky, with well-balanced tannin and good complexity. It pairs well with meat-based main courses and meat-based first courses.