Maison des Terroirs Vivants – N°35 Jacques Frelin 2016 – Languedoc Pezenas

Dark ruby colour with a purple hue. Intense nose, roasted but fine oak, cardamom, clove, pepper, meaty notes and dark fruit like blackberry and cassis. Very structured palate with a fine spiciness, dense dark fruit, meaty and layered with clove, pepper and aniseed, finely integrated oak, and a long, warm and savoury finish.

Tasted by the Best Sommelier of the World, Andreas Larsson.