Notre Dame des Pallieres l'Olivet Cotes Du Rhone Villages Sablet, 2019

The village of Sablet is very near Gigondas, where the estate is located. As the name suggests (sablet = sandy), the soil is sandy, resulting in wines that are highly aromatic with more supple tannins than those in Gigondas. 

Medium deep, bright dark cherry color. This wine is a 60/40 blend of Grenache and Syrah--more Syrah than most CDR wines and that is showing. More black than red berries, dark cherries, anise seed and a touch of black pepper. Not at all like Gigondas but unique smells and flavors that I like. Ripe fruit, supple tannins, tasty finish..