2019 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. It is predominantly old-vine Grenache (70%), with a balance of Syrah and Mourvèdre, from vineyards located around the hamlet. Mid ruby-purple colour, aromas are attractive and intense: sweet strawberries, with a lifted scent of orange zest. This is classically full bodied but has good lightness of step and poise. Concentrated, fragrant fruitiness leads to a fine, lively finish (for drinking 2022-2024+).