Domaine D’en Ségur Cuvée Germain 2022

IGP Côtes du Tarn, France $24.95 14.5% alcohol

Merlot and syrah team-up here to offer deep color and aromas of plum, dark cherry, slate and very little oaky character despite a 12 month stay in barrels. The palate is velvety with juicy and ripe black and red stone fruit flavours, savoury dry herb and a nice peppery dry finish with soft chalky tannins. Excellent alcohol integration here and a very good partner to lamb chops on the grill or stuffed and grilled portobello mushrooms. (Louise Boutin)