“Huge intensity of burgundian red-berry fruit. Explodes on the palate. Layers of fruit with oh-so-fine tannins and amazing freshness and length on the finish. Real persistence aromatically. Powerful but elegant and restrained. Huge potential for ageing.” 17.5 pts., James Lawther MW, www.jancisrobinson.com
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2020 Chateau Joanin Becot, Castillon-Cotes de Bordeaux 12x75cl £155 / Case£96.67 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
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2020 le Clos du Caillou, Cotes du Rhone, Le Bouquet des Garrigues Rouge 12x75cl £160 / Case£96.67 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2020 le Clos du Caillou, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Reserve 6x75cl
Red ⋅ Rhone ⋅ France
£580 / Case£96.67 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
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A co-fermented blend of 55% Grenache and 45% Mourvèdre, matured in demi-muids (about 10% of the volume is in amphorae this year), the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape La Reserve is a strong candidate for perfection. Sourced from the lieux-dits of Guigasse and Pignan, the nose delivers the essence of sandy-soil Grenache, with notes of rose petals, lavender, thyme, cherries and raspberries. Full-bodied and lush, silky and long, it adds hints of toasty oak and salted licorice on the finish.
Anticipated maturity: 2025-2040
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