Zorah ‘Yearz’ Areni Noir 2018 bodegas-castano Fred Lafarge and Chantal (Vial)

Fred Lafarge and Chantal (Vial) Lafarge have established a small domaine of 4 hectares in Beaujolais

An intense and rich nose with notes of dried fruit (almonds and hazelnuts) as well as toasted or grilled aromas

The juice fermented in a mixture of 600 litre demi-muids and 228 litre barriques

cassis and violets are woven together with notes of bay and tea leaf

Pibarnon’s distinctive 60:40 Mourvèdre and Cinsault blend was drawn from the estate’s stunning amphitheatre of terraces (or restanques) set amid the pine-covered hilltop of La Colline du Télégraphe

Zorah ‘Yearz’ Areni Noir 2018 bodegas-castano Fred Lafarge and Chantal (Vial)Deep dark red black core with a dark red hue. Sappy sour cherry like aromas are followed by graphite, black olive, stalky notes and spice. Showing much more fruit generosity than the nose, the palate is layered with delicious ripe cherry and red liquorice flavours. Elements of spicy plum, scorched earth and spicy dried herbs emerge on the back half. Polished yet sturdy tannins compliment nicely balanced fresh acidity. Excellent depth with a long