Brotte La Marasque Gigondas

The vanilla and baking spice notes really come through on the finish, making this a complex but smooth red. I opened it with a slow-cooked lamb stew and the fruit and spice were a perfect match. Definitely worth the price for a special occasion bottle.

The baking spices and vanilla really come through on the finish, making each sip feel warm and layered. I’m impressed by how the dark licorice note lingers without overpowering the fruit, and it’s already a crowd-pleaser with a simple cheese plate.

The nose hits you right away with sweet baking spices and dark licorice, but the palate is where the crushed berries really shine. It’s rich and layered, yet finishes clean enough that I kept going back for another glass.