2016 Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier lieu dit Malakoff Shiraz, Pyrenees

Powered by scents of pepper-studded smoked meat, mulberries and mocha, the 2016 Lieu-dit Malakoff Shiraz is a smooth, supple beauty. It's full-bodied without seeming overly rich, heavy or alcoholic, lined by silky, fine-grained tannins and showing impressive length on the finish. Yes, it's on the savory side of things, but that just provides a point of difference when it's tasted against many of its Australian peers.