CDP Rouge “Les Bartavelles” 2015 91 WS Oct17

Sports a ripe, winey feel, with cassis, raspberry puree and plum reduction flavors, inlaid liberally with red licorice notes. Slightly burly singed alder and chestnut details fill in on the finish, though there’s enough fleshy fruit to soak them up. Best from 2018 through 2028.