Domaine Gramenon La Mémé 2023

Barrel sample, so a provisional score. Unbelievably pure red and black fruits – strawberry and damson – with lavender and violets underneath. This has such a beautiful tannic feel, like woven silk. Grippy though – it certainly has structure. The definition of a great, pure Grenache from the southern Rhône, with the structure, freshness and purity, and a classic balance. It's potent, but not excessive. From 120-year-old pure Grenache vines; aged in used demi-muid for 12 months. To be revisited in bottle before definitive conclusions can be made on the final wine.