Snake & Herring At First Sight' Grenache pico-maccario showing chocolate and cassis flavours

showing chocolate and cassis flavours and a wonderfully long finish

In general terms Marcoux is always inclined towards red-fruit flavors with a smoky stoniness that emerges with age

Expect intense vibrancy and drive and plenty of sticky tannins

there’s a stack I’d be happy to put on the tasting bench for the challenge

Snake & Herring At First Sight' Grenache pico-maccario showing chocolate and cassis flavoursBright purple red in colour, and punchy primary raspberry, cherry and earthy aromas show the influence of the carbonic maceration. Juicy sweet red fruit, sappy tannins, complex spice and red licorice characters open up on the palate. This is a bright youthful expression of Grenache made for early consumption, slightly chilled, with wood fired pizza or a hearty meatballs dish.