'The Dog Strangler' , translated from Estrangle-Chien, as it is known in parts of France Rarely seen as a single varietal - this wine is a standout A lovely, deep, darkly impenetrable, purpleblack colour Deep purple, good name for a band Blueberries, anise, smoked-meats, Asian spice, really lovely aromatics and evocative things happening in the glass Deliciously fleshy blue fruits, dark cherry, spice and licorice This has a really attractive dark fruit-weight and the tannins and acid work in tan