2012 Domaine La Florane Côtes du Rhône Villages Visan Terre Pourpre

Even better and named after the unique, purple clay that’s present in vineyard, the 2012 Cotes du Rhone Villages Visan Terre Pourpre (80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre) exhibits impressive cassis, licorice, black raspberry and crushed stone-like minerality to go with a medium-bodied, balanced and elegantly-styled profile on the palate. Medium-bodied at present, I think it will gain a smidge more depth and richness once bottled and drink nicely for 7-8 years. These are all classy, beautifully made efforts that are worth seeking out.