From one of the Brotte family's own estates, the 2018 Cairanne Domaine Grosset is a dark-hued and dark-fruited effort. Blackberries and chocolate notes appear on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is soft and approachable, almost creamy, wrapping up with a plush, velvety finish. It's doesn't seem to have the concentration for long-aging, but it boasts plenty of near-term appeal.

Lovely, with a mix of ripe plum and blackberry fruit entwined with melted licorice, fruitcake and singed wood spice notes. Solid length and ready to drink. Drink now through 2022. 1,500 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Cairanne Select to Add