Domaine Follin-Arbelet Aloxe-Corton, Cote de Beaune, France 2021 Grenache the 2016 Cotes du Roussillon

the 2016 Cotes du Roussillon Villages Latour de France Occultum Lapidem checks in as a blend of 50% Syrah

Dark plums

and quite stylish

forceful direction

Dense tannins add grip as this turns more compact on the finish

Domaine Follin-Arbelet Aloxe-Corton, Cote de Beaune, France 2021 Grenache the 2016 Cotes du RoussillonTouches of petrol, spice and zest can be found on the nose of mostly just sliced apple. There is even better volume and richness if not the same refinement to the punchy and powerful medium bodied flavors that conclude in a lingering and moderately rustic finale. This generous effort should drink well early if desired. 90 Pts Burghound