2016/2018 Chateau de Nalys CDP Grand Vin

2016 - 96 points Wine Enthusiast, 95 points Wine Advocate, 94 points Vinous

 Deep glistening violet. A highly complex bouquet evokes ripe red and blue fruits, exotic spices, incense and garrigue, and a smoky mineral topnote lends urgency. Stains the palate with sweet raspberry, boysenberry, fruitcake and succulent herb flavors that are sharpened by a spicy suggestion of white pepper. Shows outstanding clarity and dried-fruit-dominated persistence on the finish, which features sneaky tannins and resonating floral character. 70% concrete and 30% oak barrels of varying size. (JR)  (12/2019)

2018  - 97 points Wine Enthusiast, 95 Points Wine Spectator (Top 100 #10),  94 Points Jeb Dunnuck, 94 Points Vinous

 A bright savory note leads off this red, followed quickly by sanguine and bay leaf accents, all melding nicely with the core of steeped blackberry, raspberry and plum fruit flavors as they move through the rich, licorice root–tinged finish. *Ranked #10, Top 100 Wines of 2021, Highly Recommended* (JM)  (10/2021)