Country: France

Region: Languedoc-Roussillon

Vintage: 2016

Cépage: Carignan; Grenache

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 92 (RP)

" Primarily Carignan planted in 1909, the 2016 Minervois Les Carretals aged entirely in barrel. Boasting classy aromas of crushed stone, vanilla and baking spices, it is medium to full-bodied on the palate and finishes crisp and firm, with dusty tannins and bright cherry fruit. Give it until 2020 and then drink it over the next decade."

Joe Czerwinski (RP) - 04/18