Château des Campets 2003

Medal-winning Rhône-style red from the heart of the Corbières appellation. Vineyards have existed here since Roman times and benefit from the cooling influence of the Mediterranean ... very important in hot years like 2003.

The heatwave vintage gave the grapes great concentration but they were picked early in the morning ... and delivered to the winery before 9am to retain the freshness of the ripe fruit.

And the Rhône style comes from the blend: Carignan for character and a taste of terroir, Grenache for racy, sweet red fruit, Syrah for enhanced spicy notes and Mourverde adds earthy, blackcherry notes to the delicious mix.

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2005, Belgium