Coume del Mas, Quintessence, Banyuls

From Paris with Love, 2018 Edition; 11/16/2018-11/18/2018 (Paris (Girafe, La Tour D'Argent & Epicure)) : Tasted blind, in black Riedel glasses as part of a challenge/game by the sommelier of Epicure, Paris. Freshly opened bottle. A touch rustic and we guessed banyuls or rivesalts for this. Young a bright fruited, spirited, softer than a port but still with lots of presence. Lacks a bit of elegance if we are to be harsh but solid. 89-90