2018 Pierre Gonon, Iles Feray, Ardeche IGP 1x750ml

Vinous 91+

Brilliant violet color. Vibrant cherry and blackcurrant scents show excellent clarity and pick up a smoky mineral nuance and a hint of potpourri with air. Juicy and tightly focused, showing very good depth and intense black/blue fruit and violet pastille flavors that become more lively on the back half. Shows solid finishing cut, an echo of sweet dark berries and fine-grained tannins that add gentle grip. [Josh Raynolds, 18/07/2019]