Jones Vineyard Collection Old Vines, AOP Fitou -C327, 2023

A 40/30/30 blend of old-vine Carignan, Grenache and Syrah, vinified separately with 40% spending 10 months in second- and third-fill French barriques prior to final blending. A black-purple, opaque appearance, the nose offers medium-intensity elements of hickory smoke, tar, dried black olive, dark chocolate and hazelnut spread. Dry with a medium acidity, the palate displays a medium extract, medium fine-textured tannins, a medium body with lovely length and intensity of prune spread, hickory smoke, tar, dried black olive tapenade, dark chocolate, hazelnut spread and rye bread crust flavours, and a medium-plus finish. 2026-2030-IR