The first glass is sublime but you’ll find yourself ordering another just to marvel at the textural x-factor
earthen tannin provides structure and form
Aged for between 12 and 14 months in 400 liter new French oak barrels
this vintage sees us reaching for descriptors that remind us of Pomard: red liquorice
layered with complex iodised and saline mineral notes
Domaine Joseph Burrier Chateau de Beauregard Saint Véran ‘En Faux’ Mouvédre The first glass is sublimeThe palate is rounded, gently mature, and softly mineral, with ripe lemon, peach, and baked pear giving a smooth, open entry. Acidity is moderate and integrated, showing the mellowing of a warm 2018 vintage. Texture is silky, lightly creamy, and subtly chalky, shaped by lees and restrained oak. A thread of almond, white florals, and warm stone adds savoury depth. The midpalate is broad, supple, and quietly concentrated, revealing hints of honeycomb,