2020 Vinsobres Les Hauts de Julien Vieilles Vignes
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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Made in a very traditional way – the Syrah and the Grenache co-fermented. Cask sample. Very dark, almost black at the core. Rich black fruit, with a slight red lift as it opens in the glass, so concentrated in aroma it is almost savoury/meaty. Marked by the oak at the moment. Thick, chewy, smooth and rich on the palate, thick velvet. Big wine, a bit blocky at the moment. Just fresh enough. (JH)
About the producer
This Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate is one of the Rhône’s most famous addresses. With a history stretching back to the 16th century, Beaucastel remains family owned and run, with the fifth generation of the Perrin family – Marc, Pierre, Thomas, Cécile, Charles, Matthieu and César – at the helm today.