Benjamin Darnault, La Ripassa de Montagne, VdF

I expected more complexity from a ripasso with Syrah assisting the Grenache. There is a bit of interesting subtlety carried by tarry flesh in the nose and an almost salty umami on the tongue. And perhaps it's the Carignan that gives a flinty note after lots of time in the air. But for me, this wine is mostly a bunch of juicy red and dark fruits with angularity from the acids and tannins that have it flopping confusedly back and …