Caux is near the city of Montpellier in eastern Languedoc, a rare appellation used by Nizas for this old-vine Carignan. It’s a big, bold, perfumed wine, showing the intensity of flavor that comes from these low-yielding vines. It’s smooth and velvety, with dusty tannins underneath.

Fleshy red, yet firm, with ripe blackberry and licorice flavors, with a bit of tar, which lingers on the finish. Shows good varietal character.