SQN LE CHEMIN

Robert Parker

98

The 2015 Grenache Le Chemin Vers L'Heresie is a blend of 75% Grenache, 13% Mourvèdre, 8% Touriga Nacional and 4% Petite Sirah, coming 35% from The Third Twin (Estate) Vineyard, 9% from wellborn Vineyard, 28% from the Cumulus (Estate) Vineyard, 26% from the Eleven Confessions (Estate) Vineyard and 2% from Molly Aida (Estate) Vineyard. It was produced using 44% whole cluster and aged for around 22 months in French oak, 11% new (bottled August 21, 2017). It has a deep garnet-purple colored and fragrant Nose of violets, kirsch, blueberry compote and dark chocolate with hints of lavender, smoky bacon, Provence herbs and menthol. Full-bodied, rich, and bold Concentrated, the wines bursts with energy, superbly framed by velvety tannins and seamless freshness, lingering finishing With sautéed herbs and black pepper notions. 1,204 cases of 750 milliliter bottles and 600 magnum bottles Were Made.