2021 Calvet Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Héritage'

Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, blended with smaller amounts of Cinsault and other traditional varieties. Each varietal is fermented separately in stainless steel and aged for 15 months in older oak barrels. 14.5% alcohol. Pours a dark ruby color and shows off ripe dark red and black fruits, nutmeg and spice, violets and earth on the nose. Medium-full bodied, dry, bold and intense on the palate, with firm, fine tannins and medium-plus acidity. Despite all of the richness and structure, the wine is super balanced and rather silky on the palate.  Maison Calvet is a historic French wine merchant and producer founded in 1818 by Jean-Marie Calvet. Known by its iconic royal eagle emblem, the house offers wines across all major French regions, including Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône Valley, and Provence.