Laurent Miquel 2013 L’Artisan Syrah-Grenache (Saint-Chinian)

Country: France / L’Artisan
Variety: Syrah-Grenache Languedoc-Roussillon
Winery: Laurent Miquel / Saint-Chinian

Made from 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache, this starts off a touch closed and quiet, but with time reveals notes of black plum, blackberry, licorice, chicory, black pepper and leather. It is strongly textured, with firm tannins and black fruit-skin flavors that linger through the finish. Drink 2018–2021.