Mullineux, Syrah Schist Vintage:2021 but its raw materials are

but its raw materials are impressive

Clapes 2005 Cornas sports a still youthful ruby color to go with lots of crushed rock-like minerality

youthfully austere and solidly long finale

one of the finest wines produced by any of Champagne's important houses in the last two or three decadesis the 2008 Cristal Rosé

loads of blackcurrant and floral-infused fruit

Mullineux, Syrah Schist Vintage:2021 but its raw materials areBright, deep red. Shows a slightly roasted quality but also terrific energy and lift to the rather brooding aromas of dark berries, licorice, mint and spices, with a pungent mineral quality in the background. Densely packed but quite tight and dry, showing a youthfully muscular character to the intense flavors of cranberry, sour cherry and pepper. Finishes slightly dry edged, with a minty reserve. This one is the hardest to taste today of this trio of