The 2018 Minervois l'Authentique is 75% Mourvèdre and 25% Syrah, aged more than a year in barrel. Perhaps a bit less concentrated than some vintages, it still offers attractive notes of mixed berries and spice on the nose. It's medium-bodied and supple, ready to enjoy now and over the next few years for its cherry and blueberry flavors and silky finish.