Domaine Bellefontaine Rouge, IGP Pays d'Oc, 2023

This entire 40-hectare property, based near the bottom of the southern Rhône, is certified organic. A deep purple pour here. On the nose, medium-intensity floral/peony elements along with those of cured meat and spices, tar, black olive, prune reduction and even peach. Dry with a medium-minus acidity, the palate has a medium-minus extract, medium-minus soft-textured tannins, a medium-minus body with nice length and intensity of peach, prune reduction, floral (pear blossom), tar, spice and black olive fruit, fading with a medium finish. 2025-2026 - IR