Saxum, Broken Stones Syrah other_regions_italy Mild reduction pushes the underlying

Mild reduction pushes the underlying fruit to the background but I doubt that it will persist

Asian-style tea and a floral hint

This isn’t as refined as the Reignots but it’s every bit as complex

This is an imposing but a refined Bâtard that should age gracefully for years

Ricardo Perez Palacios is on site

Saxum, Broken Stones Syrah other_regions_italy Mild reduction pushes the underlyingBlended of 41% Syrah, 13% Mourvdre, 19% Grenache, 16% Petite Sirah, 8% Tempranillo and 3% Roussanne, the 2014 Broken Stones has a deep garnet purple color and exuberant black and blue fruit notes with suggestions of raspberry pie, potpourri, spice cake and fallen leaves, plus a waft of chocolate box. Full bodied and full on gorgeous, it fills the palate with soft, sexy fruit and plush tannins, finishing on a spicy note.