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It features gorgeous blackberry and dark fruit aromas (blackberry, plum, blueberry), with notes of mocha, roasted coffee, spice, earth, and subtle chocolatey Merlot influences. On the palate, it's full-bodied with velvety texture, harmonious dark fruits, well-integrated tannins, and a smooth, lingering finish. The 2021 vintage brings concentration and power balanced by elegance — more polished and creamy than some edgier Napa vintages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritic Scores \/ Reception\u003c\/strong\u003e: Community and early reviews highlight high quality (e.g., CellarTracker averages around 95.5 points from limited reviews; broader PerUs lineup often earns 94–98+ from critics like Jeb Dunnuck or James Suckling for similar vintages). 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Costières de Nîmes sits at the southern edge of the Rhône Valley, near the border with Languedoc, producing approachable, fruit-forward reds with good structure from a mix of traditional Rhône varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlend and Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's a classic \u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Rhône red blend\u003c\/strong\u003e: primarily \u003cstrong\u003eGrenache\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSyrah\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eMourvèdre\u003c\/strong\u003e, with smaller amounts of \u003cstrong\u003eCarignan\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCinsault\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 2020 vintage came from a warm, generous year that delivered ripe fruit while maintaining balance. 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Medium-bodied (sometimes edging toward medium-plus), with melted, delicate tannins that provide structure without aggression. Fresh acidity keeps it lively; the finish is dry, smooth, and balanced with good length. Described as smooth, tasty, and \"very French\" with peppery\/herbal undertones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"M Chapoutier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52808296071487,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7912\/6079\/files\/m-chapoutier-la-ciboise-rouge-bottle-new-scaled.jpg?v=1776543552"},{"product_id":"tournon-mathilda-victoria-shiraz-2019-750ml-14","title":"Tournon Mathilda Victoria Shiraz 2019 750ml +14%","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM. 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Chapoutier (a Rhône specialist) established this estate in 2007, focusing on biodynamic\/organic farming and cooler-climate Syrah\/Shiraz to produce balanced, peppery wines with finesse rather than overripe jamminess. \"Mathilda\" is an entry-level cuvée in the range, emphasizing fruit purity and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlend and Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e (Syrah).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced entirely from the Pyrenees vineyards (cooler climate with diverse soils: podzolic layers of clay and ferruginous schists).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganically farmed and certified (biodynamic influences in Chapoutier's philosophy).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged entirely in \u003cstrong\u003ecement or stainless-steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e (no oak influence) and bottled after about 12 months. 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