Medium ruby colored with slight staining, and a watery sheen (12.5% ABV). The nose has medium intensity aromas of grape bubble gum, violets, red raspberry, purple licorice, vanilla bean, spicebox and a gamy note once it has opened up. The palate is dry with high acidity, a medium (-) body, and low tannins. Medium intensity fruit flavors of red currant, red raspberry, grape bubble gum, violets, spice box and some vanilla and game. It’s certainly a tart affair that refreshes, yet begs for food. The finish is medium (-) in length and quite acidic. This wine is interesting- not built like a carbonically macerated Nouveau nor does it have the structure (tannins) of a Cru Beaujolais, it has primal red fruit with high acidity and that telltale grape bubble gum note. It’s delightful to drink and will pair beautifully with the baked Salmon I am preparing. 90 points from me for this $32 bottle makes it a 4 star wine. I would drink till 2028. Salut….
