Domaine de la Grosse Pierre Chiroubles Grille Midi 2020 Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

Domaine de la Grosse Pierre Chiroubles Grille Midi 2020 Hemel-en-Aarde ValleyPauline Passot began with these vines, so they are already certified organic. Exposed west. A little more concentrated in color, racy up front, much more power behind. Still with the sense of balance impressive detail here once again. Jasper Morris 92 100 points

brawny and full-bodied red wine

tilled soil

except for a quarter of the total that goes into third- and fourth-use barrel

soft mouthfeel escorts flavors of blackberry

Blackberries

17% Petit Verdot and 6% Merlot

There is a moment of richness that builds on the mid-palate to give the wine a little more substance and staying power

so there were fewer components to taste

Blackberry

layered finish

shot with violet

definition and layering of its spicy fruit