Gérard Bertrand Le Viala 2021

A solid red with aromas of dark berries, baking spices, cured meat and peppercorns. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a bright core of juicy berries at the center. Notes of leather and chocolate develop towards the finish. Syrah and grenache noir. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold [through 2030+]. Score – 93. (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 23, 2023)