Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Du Courlat gives up redcurrants, red cherries and fresh blackberries with hints of lavender, bay leaves and tobacco. The medium-bodied palate is soft with a lively backbone and plenty of vibrant fruit, finishing on a peppery note.

This delivers a straightforward beam of cassia and raspberry fruit, flecked with light anise and savory hints. Drink now through 2021. 8,500 cases made, 2,500 cases imported.