Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: 88 pts.

“Serre de La Garde is a delicious, up-front effort that dishes out loads of black cherries, singed leather, underbrush and licorice aromas and flavors to go with a soft, supple and approachable profile on the palate. Enjoy this fruit-loaded beauty over the coming 3-4 years. Drink now-2017. Made by Bruno Long, with consulting advice by Philippe Cambie.”