2015 was very dry

and 6% Merlot really tastes and feels great

I mentioned the intensity but keep in mind that it is very well balanced

buffered by low dosage that gives the wine ts sense if classic austerity

Gamy and savory notes are front and center

Tardieu-Laurent, Cornas Vv Size:12x750ml 2015 was very dryInky purple. Explosive aromas of blackberry, violet, mocha, smoky minerals and licorice. Alluringly sweet and expansive in the mouth, with intense flavors of cherry cola, black and blue fruits and licorice. Voluptuous but surprisingly lithe and precise as well. Supple tannins give shape to the finish, which lingers with outstanding tenacity. This wine is absorbing its oak (100% new) very smoothly. Josh Raynolds