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94 Points
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92 Points
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92 Points
Château Fortia Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée du Baron 2020 features a prominent blend of 45% Grenache and 45% Syrah, with 10% Mourvèdre, it highlights the complexity and richness of the terroir.
This vintage has received notable acclaim, including 94 points from Jeb Dunnuck and 92 points from both Robert Parker and James Suckling, recognized for its intense fruit, structure, and elegant finish.
The wine offers expressive notes of blackcurrant, cherry jam, and sweet licorice, complemented by mineral and truffle undertones. Its full-bodied palate features dense tannins and a smooth, persistent finish.
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Description
Château Fortia Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée du Baron 2020, created in honor of Baron Pierre Le Roy de Boiseaumarié, is a testament to the unique terroir of the region. This cuvée, a blend of 45% Grenache, 45% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre, showcases the vintage’s quality with its deep ruby color and complex aromas. The nose is vibrant with blackcurrant, cherry jam, sweet licorice, while the palate is rich and mineral, featuring flavors of black fruit, schist, and fresh truffles.
Aged in traditional foudres for 18 to 24 months, this wine is noted for its density and fine-grained tannins. With impressive ratings, including 94 points from Jeb Dunnuck, it is praised for its purity of fruit, balance, and length. Ready to enjoy now or capable of further aging, the Cuvée du Baron 2020 is a concentrated and elegant expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Blackcurrant, Cherry, Liquorice
Palate:Black Fruits, Mineral, Truffle
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
Description
Château Fortia Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée du Baron 2020, created in honor of Baron Pierre Le Roy de Boiseaumarié, is a testament to the unique terroir of the region. This cuvée, a blend of 45% Grenache, 45% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre, showcases the vintage’s quality with its deep ruby color and complex aromas. The nose is vibrant with blackcurrant, cherry jam, sweet licorice, while the palate is rich and mineral, featuring flavors of black fruit, schist, and fresh truffles.
Aged in traditional foudres for 18 to 24 months, this wine is noted for its density and fine-grained tannins. With impressive ratings, including 94 points from Jeb Dunnuck, it is praised for its purity of fruit, balance, and length. Ready to enjoy now or capable of further aging, the Cuvée du Baron 2020 is a concentrated and elegant expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Blackcurrant, Cherry, Liquorice
Palate:
Black Fruits, Mineral, Truffle
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Blackcurrant, Cherry, Liquorice
Black Fruits, Mineral, Truffle
Game
Pork
Red Meat