CHÂTEAU DE NOUVELLES GABRIELLE AOC FITOU 2017 ($40)

From Languedoc’s oldest appellation. Second year into biodynamic conversion. A blend of 46% Carignan and 30% Grenache with 10% Syrah, from 70 year old vines, grown on schist soils with 12 months in barrel, one third new oak. Upfront red berries and spice notes followed by a generous palate wrapped in firm but approachable tannins before a lengthy end.