Aphelion Wait Grenache 2025

From 1940s dry-grown bush vines; 100% whole bunch ferment; neutral French oak. The single-site wines are so distinct, especially when given ample air, and perhaps more air is needed in '25. Is this the most complete? I think it edges in. It's lifted with heady spices that take a North African tilt, and just as equipped with florals, more in the blue and purple zone than red, with marasca and amarena cherries, darkly ripe raspberry, blueberry and sun-warmed hardy herbs beneath. There’s a generosity to this, not plush as such, but just enveloping, with the transparency and refined detail of the house. Tannins pithy, grippy, moreish; acidity energising. As the name says: Wait (or decant). This is excellent. 

97 Points, drink 2026-2035, Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion.