Rich layers of cassis, cherry, strawberry followed by soft oak aging in the magic casks from Dominique Laurent, the wine lingers in your mouth and has an after taste which seems to last forever.

Completely black/purple with healthy,vibrant magenta hues. A pure, wild, powerful nose of blackberry and tar is complimented by a gentle floral lift of lavender and violets. Full-bodied with great concentration, silky tannins and perfectly judged extract, this vigorous and suave young wine has a long, long future ahead of it.

These lifted aromatics are released as soon as the wine is opened with layers of raspberries, apricots and crème de cassis cloaking subtle hints of black olive and cherry. A dark, rich and silky palate with deep red cherry fruits, clove, lavender & licorice all interwoven with hints of sweet spice and cinnamon. The layers and diverse fruit characters continue to evolve in the glass with plum, hints of almond, earth, blackberry and pepper all becoming more apparent as the wine evolves in the glass.

This unique parcel has all the bright, opulent fruit characteristics that we look for in dry grown Grenache combined with lavender, deep black berry fruit intensity and a seamless tannin profile due to a partial whole-bunch fermentation. The rich, luxuriant fruit was further enhanced by barrel maturation in a second fill 2400 litre ‘Boutes’ French oak Foudre barrel, which perfectly balances the wine style we were looking to achieve.

Possessing a dense, saturated ruby/purple hue the Les Amis flaunts the concentration. Delicate scents of Chinese five spice, smoke, white flowers and roasted herbs precede a dense, brooding core of black cherry, coal and scorched earth. Multi-dimensional and incredibly intricate, the wine finishes with crisp acids and a cloak of beautifully ripe, polished tannins.

Fresh plum, dark cherry and earthy characters dominate the nose with hints of smoked meats, dense cocoa and thyme. The expansive palate is focused, rich and dense with a rustic core of dark cherry and black olive all perfectly interwoven with ripe plum and rich game characters. Meaty and complex the wine’s mineral strewn tannins and balanced acidity complete the composed, fragrant fruit profile.

Equally as enjoyable as an aperitif as it is with dessert, 2014 The Bothie displays beautifully fragrant aromas of fresh pine-lime, melon and lychee accompanied by extraordinary floral notes. The subtle, clean flavours of lemon sorbet, lemon tart and orange rind balance perfectly with the residual sugar creating a full, lush, round palate.