Finest for: explosive flavour
Domaine Jones is a winery wedded to the previous – and in the very best method. This winery’s raison d’etre is the conservation of previous vines; the place different bigger producers are content material to rapidly domesticate new vegetation in favour of extra bountiful harvests, Domaine Jones finds worth in well-established vines that, although much less productive, present a top quality of flavour that can not be denied.
The Domaine Jones Fitou 2020 is, in a phrase, phenomenal. It’s, first, an explosion of scent, with all method of tones clamouring for first recognition. Within the milieu, you would possibly discover summer time fruits, forest berries, and inexperienced espresso beans amongst others, constituting a potent however harmonious nostril.
At first sip, there’s a spike of spice, which rapidly offers option to excessive softness on the palate. There’s a tannin texture to be discovered, however no ‘hair’ to talk of. The end has a satisfying trace of plum rum to it, because the excessive ABV carries these distinctive flavours to a somnolent end. The utter smoothness of this wine fits the stately nature of rustic Mediterranean dishes properly.