13$ at K&L. 73% Grenache, the balance is made up of Syrah and Mouvedre. The Saurel family, which owns Montirius, make this wine with another grower that is nearby...who apparently needs to remain secret. Montirius is more famous for their Vacqueyras and Gigondas, which they've been making for 5 generations, but this Cotes du Rhone is nothing to sneeze at. It's bio-dynamic, organic, and sees no oak at all. It's all fermented in cement. Immediately upon cork removal, it's apparent that this wine rules. Super-bright, snappy, cherry and raspberry fruit leap out of the glass. There's a hint of something else in the background--at times I felt it was herbal, and at times I felt that it was more earthy. Nice finish that really lingers. Great texture, good acids, and some tannin make this a really complete package. This reminds me a lot of the Artazuri wines (Garnacha) that I have had from Spain, but this is even better. Now I'm going to have to buy some of the Vacqueyras...as well as a couple more bottles of this. A
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