Domaine Binet-Jacquet Faugères

Binet-Jacquet with Caviste (Grappe, Stockholm) : A berry-dominated nose with rather ripe red berries and some dark berries, a hint of smoke, spices, and some animal notes. The nose reminds me of a Southern Rhône wine. The palate is medium bodied, again berry-dominated with a mixture of red and dark berries, rather tart berry notes and good acidity, some firmness to the tannins and with a good freshness. The palate is cooler in style than the nose, so less Southern …