Laurus is no shrinking Côtes-du-Rhône violet, nor does it slink away from the big time. Packs a concentrated vintage...

This shows a slightly reductive/meaty nose along with other more typical southern Rhone aromas of plum jam, vague...

Typically scorched earth, wild resinous herbs and black pepper-flavoured Rhône red here with dark savoury fruit...

A classic Côtes du Rhône Villages with good depth and weight and maturing flavours. Some tannic grip remaining but...