2015 Vacqueyras Les Genestes

(raised in concrete tanks for two years) Bright violet. A wild, complex bouquet evokes candied dark berries, licorice, leather, dark chocolate and violet, along with a powerful gamy overtone. Sweet and concentrated on the palate, offering smoke- and spice-tinged cassis, bitter cherry and smoked meat flavors firmed by a spine of juicy acidity. Shows surprising verve for its heft and finishes long and youthfully tannic, with resonating floral and game notes. Here's another wine that'll divide the room.