Syrah, Viognier. There is the most remarkable “taste-alike” correspondence between this wine and the Platonic goût de Provence - a singular ubiquitous balsamique (resinous) quality imparted some say by the local underbrush, or garrigue - lavender, rosemary and sage, notably — but perhaps also by a proximal pine forest. The wine is marked by its lively acidity, vivid pepperiness, with strong suggestion of black olive, violets, licorice and white flowers. On the palate, perhaps slightly angular upon opening but softening considerably with time. The wine is not filtered and will greatly benefit from decanting and a healthy exposure to air.