(2014) The Châteauneuf-du-Pape from this estate is also on FvD's list, but this 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah blend from Ventoux is less than half the price. Pouring a saturated purple colour, the nose has buoyancy and floral lift, spice notes and pert black fruit to the fore. On the palate there is an edge of liquorice extract, plenty of that dark fruit, and again a feeling of freshness that belies the surprisingly high 15.5% alcohol. Spice, maybe a touch of heat, but lovely savoury and fruity clarity in the finish.