Cante Cigale Rouge 2021

The Cante Cigale Rouge 2021 opens with a vivid ruby-garnet hue and invites you in with aromas of ripe red cherries, juicy raspberries, subtle black current, and a whisper of Provençal herbs and warm garrigue. On the palate it’s generous and smooth, the fruit is forward but framed by polished tannins and gentle spice: think a swirl of dark berry compote, touched by clove and gently toasted oak. The finish is quietly persistent with a cool minerality and just enough grip to suggest it’ll soften further over the next few years. Ideal with a rustic roast, grilled lamb or rich ratatouille, it’s lively now and has enough tension to evolve gracefully.