The 2015 Les Cailles is dressed in deep ruby, with very subtle lightening on the rim at six years of age. Aromas of clean, crushed red currants and muddled strawberry rise easily after 30 minutes of decanting. Each sniff is outlined by the slightest hint of dried mint and rosepetal.

On the palate, fruit is tighter and darker than the nose might imply. Tightly packed layers of blackberry and baked terracotta give fine, firm texture to a medium-plus body. Natural acidity, sappy tannins, structured minerality, and fine balance make this muscular little wine a good candidate for richer foods.