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The 2020 vintage, exceptionally early, marks the return of fresh wines, fairly well balanced. The winter temperatures were quite mild, which led to a very early bud burst, 12 days ahead of 2019. The mild spring allowed flowering in mid-May. The summer was hot, but not scorching. The 2020 vintage is characterized by good acidity and a lot of elegance. On the nose, they are marked by citrus fruits and freshness for the whites, fruit for the reds. The result is an elegant suppleness that makes them suitable for enjoying in their youth, without altering their aging potential. 2020 is a balanced vintage, combining freshness and delicacy.
Intense ruby red color with purple reflections. The very first nose is very mineral: ink, schist. Then with aeration, all the dark fruitiness develops: ripe blackcurrant, cherry jam, bay leaf and Espelette pepper. The palate is remarkably balanced, with great density but elegant. The sweetness softens the tannic sensations, the mineral tension tightens the wine to infuse it with beautiful energy. The tannins are voluminous but very silky. Very persistent. Notes of black fruits, olive, graphite and zan at the end.
Jeb Dunnuck 2022: 92-94 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider: 92 points
COMPETITION RESULTS
International Wine Competition 2022: bronze medal
Appellation: AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Désignation : Château Fortia, Châteauneuf du Pape red
Cuvée: Cuvée du Baron
Vintage: 2020
Varietals: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Terroir: Round pebbles, red clay, sands
Production: 40 000 bottles per year
ABV: 15.5%
Serve at a temperature between 16 and 18°C. The Cuvée du Baron can age for up to fifteen years.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING
This wine goes perfectly with grilled red meats and cheeses.
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