A dark, smoky nose with liquorice and kirsch, then weighty bitter cherry, blackcurrant and forest fruits on the palate. The tannins are sturdy and rather decadently fruit-coated, with a sweet silkiness of texture that makes this dangerously easy to drink.
"The Mitjavile's trademark 'degraded' Merlot fruit is hard to resist in the solar 2018 vintage. Lavish fruit with silky-sweet tannins – a no-brainer.
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Merlot blend
ABV 15.0%
Drink now / lay down 2022 - 2032
Cork
Dry
Vegan
“Rich and satisfying – provided you don't need your claret to be austere. Definitely late-picked and with the exuberance of Tertre Roteboeuf here. QGV (quite good value).”