91pts Wine Specator

Delivers a warm wave of blackberry ganache, smoke and toasty cedar, hemmed in by robust tannins and savory notes of toasted anise and wild herbs. Full-bodied, dark and dense, this has many layers, with mineral verve bringing energy and length. Impressive. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2030. 1,550 cases made, 750 cases imported.

90pts James Suckling

A charming nose with juicy cherries, dark cherries, cassis and sweet spices. Medium body with creamy tannins and texture. Rich fruit on the palate with a delicious and generous finish. Grenache and syrah. Drink now.

Tasting notes

An impressive, classic Séguret - about as good as Côtes du Rhône Villages gets! The nose is opulent and polished with layers of exotic spices, cigar box, cracked black pepper and streaked with vanilla. The palate is instantly appealing, polished and smooth on entry but steeped in depth and texture as the flavours swirl around, lengthen and delight. The lasting impression is satisfying - a big and opulent Grenache-driven wine with obvious oak quality, great structure, length and finish.

Match to big hearty casseroles, in winter try a lamb tagine with couscous; in summer a rich ratatouille topped with grilled tofu, or simply serve with a plate of mature hard cheese.