2018 Côtes du Rhône Villages Notre Dame des Cellettes, Domaine Sainte-Anne

This cuvée was originally created to raise funds to renovate the chapel of Les Cellettes (hence its name). It is predominantly old-vine Grenache, with a balance of Syrah and Mourvèdre, from vineyards located around the hamlet. Aromas are ripe and intense: bramble fruit with a lifted scent of rose petals. This is a full-bodied wine where rich, chocolatey fruit combines with lovely freshness. Tannins are fine, the finish being long and fragrant (for drinking 2020- 2023+).