2016 Odyssée

The 2016 Odyssée is cut from the same cloth but has a slightly cooler vibe in its darker fruits, gravelly earth, violets, and sandalwood-like aromas and flavors. With beautiful tannins, a seamless, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, and impressive length, this gorgeous red is going to evolve for a solid decade on its purity, balance, and length. The blend is 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Grenache, 12% Syrah, 9% Mourvèdre, and the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot. The Bordeaux varieties come from the Northern Médoc and the Rhone varieties are all from Châteauneuf Du Pape.

Pierre Graf’s blend of Médoc and Rhône material is a thing of beauty. This has a riot of ripe red and purple-berry aromas with a wealth of fragrant, floral and cocoa-powder notes. There’s a smooth and succulent feel to the gently grainy palate that holds super fresh and seamless into the juicy finish. Polished and delicious blend of 63% cabernet sauvignon from North Medoc, 23% grenache from Rhône Valley and syrah from Rhône Valley. Drink or hold.