A blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre and 5% Cinsault from vines planted in the galet-laden La Crau and Les Grandes Serres lieux-dits, the 2014 Domaine Jean Royer Cuvée Tradition has slight bricking at this stage in its evolution, with layered aromas of black cherry, plum skin, sagebrush, loamy tilth, cigar box, and leather. In the mouth, polished, weightless tannins lend structure to sweetness at the core, with a hint of stony minerality and dried mint glinting through at the finish. 15.5% ABV
90 Points