Bomont de Cormeil Syrah

Recommended by a local caviste in Menton (the excellent ‘La Cave Du Borrigo’ - which is well worth a visit if you are in the area). Dark ruby in the glass, aromas of dark cherries, schist (?) - something stoney & mineral, and a hint of violets. The palette is supple, sappy, with black cherries, blackberries, dark, just ripe, plumbs, spicy Syrah notes, good ‘ripe’ acidity- not al all heavy or jammy - rather tender & fresh….Tender seems the most …