Vintage after vintage, Chateau de Treviac produces a flavourful, distinctive red at a superb price. The '19 is much the same, rich, herb-infused and just damn delicious. And yet people will ante up 3 times as much money for sought-after ACs like Chateauneuf. Tasted Dec 2022.

Blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache. Gently smoky on the medium+ intensity nose that seems a bit shy with aromas of raspberry, black cherry, red plum, and spices. The medium to medium-full bodied is ripe with lovely black cherry, licorice, garrigue, raspberry, dark berry, and Damson plum flavours with smoky, scorched earth, spice, and meaty undertones adding complexity. Acids are fresh and juicy, while the ripe, supple tannins are smooth and refined. Raspberry, smoke, and scorched earth notes linger on the long, succulent finish. Tasted Oct. 2022. Score: 89 pts