Inky-purple in the glass with scents of blackberry, liquorice and tobacco. On the palate further red fruit flavours of plums with hints of dark chocolate. The texture is is chewy and the tannins discreet leading to a lingering finish.

The Domaine
The Côtes du Marmandais is one of south west France’s lesser known appellation immediately east of Bordeaux. Back in the 70’s Elian da Ros’ father was a farmer who grew tomatoes, cereals and tobacco and who also had a small vineyard.