Courier 2018 Rouge, Cotes Catalanes France

96+ points                                                                          A fantastic tiny-production discovery from the South of France. One of the best buys under $30 we've found this year. Don't miss!96+ Points The Wine Independent: "A blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Carignan, the Courier Rouge is medium to deep garnet in color. It needs considerable shaking to wake up notes of kirsch, raspberry coulis, redcurrant jelly, and mandarin peel, with wafts of candied violets, iris, garrigue, and crushed rocks. The medium to full-bodied palate is lively and so, so soft with licorice-laced red and black fruits and a long earthy finish - Lisa Perroti-Brown.93 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "The Côtes Catalanes is more ethereal and perfumed, with a complex nose of red fruits, sandalwood, and spicy garrigue-like nuances. Medium to full-bodied, balanced, and elegant, this seamless Côtes Catalanes has ultra-fine tannins and a great finish. It's another beauty to enjoy over the coming 5-7 years or s