Famille Perrin Les Sinards Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2011

Bright ruby-red. Black raspberry, licorice and smoky herbs on the perfumed nose and in the mouth. Fresh and energetic, with good focus and a spicy quality that builds with aeration. Closes sweet and long, with an echo of candied anise and smooth, harmonious tannins adding shape. Score - 90. (Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar, Jan./Feb. 2014)