Another Lovely 2017 Pasquiers, CdRV Plan de Dieu

MacArthur Beverages continues to import large quantities of wine from Domaine des Pasquiers.  That is good for me as I continue to drink bottle after bottle of 2017 Domaine des Pasquiers, Cotes du Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu.  The poor soils of Plan de Dieu make for concentrated wines strong in personality.  This particular wine is desirous because it can be drunk in its youthful, tannic age or cellared a few more years for additional complexity.

2017 Domaine des Pasquiers, Cotes du Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu – $15 at MacArthur Beverages
Imported by MacArthur Liquors.  This is a blend of mostly Grenache with Syrah, Cinsault, and Mourvedre.  Alcohol 14%.  Grapey aromas of Kirsch and strawberry.  This is a young, smooth, grapey wine with a black fruited middle.  A good saline touch and very mineral streak add personality.  With air it picks up a little fat and some baking spices.  Cool in nature, there is supportive structure which slowly builds in the mouth.  A strong value which is distinct in flavor.  Drink now or over the next several years.  *** Now – 2024.