Zorah ‘Yearz’ Areni Noir 2018 bodegas-castano Fred Lafarge and Chantal (Vial)

Fred Lafarge and Chantal (Vial) Lafarge have established a small domaine of 4 hectares in Beaujolais

2022 was a high quality but low yielding season in the Yarra Valley

Pibarnon’s distinctive 60:40 Mourvèdre and Cinsault blend was drawn from the estate’s stunning amphitheatre of terraces (or restanques) set amid the pine-covered hilltop of La Colline du Télégraphe

totally the opposite of the cliché of a Pommard

Zorah ‘Yearz’ Areni Noir 2018 bodegas-castano Fred Lafarge and Chantal (Vial)Deep dark red black core with a dark red hue. Sappy sour cherry like aromas are followed by graphite, black olive, stalky notes and spice. Showing much more fruit generosity than the nose, the palate is layered with delicious ripe cherry and red liquorice flavours. Elements of spicy plum, scorched earth and spicy dried herbs emerge on the back half. Polished yet sturdy tannins compliment nicely balanced fresh acidity. Excellent depth with a long