le châtaignier is a luxury cuvée of the domaine's oldest vines, approximately 96% grenache and 4% mourvèdre. bright red fruit flavors of raspberry and cherry are complemented by coffee and chocolate notes (the wine spends four months in oak). for a 2009, it's crisp and on the firm side, so give it until next year, and then drink it through 2025.
Le Châtaignier