Domaine Santa Duc : Les Hautes Garrigues 2015

Delightfully ripe, with a mélange of blackberry, black cherry and fig compote flavors melded together, backed by licorice root, roasted alder and bittersweet cocoa notes that add range through the finish. A hefty style, but has the detail to match. Best from 2020 through 2035. 1,000 cases made, 200 cases imported.

Mourvèdre steps up to one third of the blend, with the balance being grenache. This has an attractive array of ripe dark-cherry and blue-plum fruits. The tannins are framed in a deeper, broader shape. Try from 2020; this needs time.