Chevalier Delaude Languedoc Rouge

95pts Decanter Magazine
A powerful and concentrated wine, yet it remains elegant and very well-balanced. It pours an inky, dark maroon color. On the nose, it offers a rich and compelling blend of ripe blackberry, black plum, and mulberry, beautifully complemented by complex savory notes of black pepper, dried herbs, and a hint of licorice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and robust, with a dense core of dark fruit and a rich, juicy succulence. The tannins are well-structured and silky-smooth, providing a firm backbone without being aggressive. It finishes with a long, satisfying complexity that echoes the dark fruit and a subtle, earthy minerality.