The 2011 Cercius Rouge Vieilles Vignes is a blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah aged completely in concrete tanks. This is a big wine especially for a 2011 tipping the scales at 14.5% alcohol with some Grenache lots actually higher. Sweet kirsch liqueur intermixed with notions of smoky camphor and roasted meats are followed by a powerful as well as elegant opaque purple-colored wine with deep fruit medium to full body and a long finish. With abundant glycerin and fresh it is a sexy red to enjoy over the next 2-3 years.