Domaine Boutinot “Les Coteaux Schisteux”, Séguret, Côtes du Rhône Villages

Very polished nose of sweet spices, cigar box and cracked black pepper, streaked with vanilla. The palate is instantly appealing: clean and soft on entry but with lots of depth and texture.  An opulent, Grenache-driven wine with obvious oak quality, great structure, length and finish.