It will be interesting to see if the 2009 puts on weight in bottle

but the wines rarely fail to deliver the goods

Inky blue and purplish fruit

I'm not convinced it is a truly great one yet

black plum compote

Baron Arques, Limoux Rouge Vintage:2022 It will be interesting toEvoking aromas of licorice, oak, spices, earth and dark berries mingled with vanilla pod, the 2022 Limoux from Domaine de Baronarques possesses a medium to full bodied, concentrated and dense palate with structured tannins, segueing into a long, penetrating and licorice inflected finish. Well crafted and balanced, this is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, though the exact proportions remain unknown.