Romain Duvernay Lirac

Tasted up against the same producers Cairanne and Visan (CDRV) - same vintage. This was slightly disappointing on the evening, being beat by the cheaper Cairanne. Color is deep ruby. Still a young wine. Nose is peculiar with ocean/fish scale developing into pork rinds - maybe some flint sparks? I detected some vanilla notes but I don't know if it's been aged in oak. Palate is muted garrigue and blackberries. Finish was short/medium. Hopefully, it's a promise of further potential …