M. Chapoutier Côtes du Rhône Belleruche 2020, France

I have always been impressed with this producers Belleruche expression - youthful, fresh and vibrant with a tease of complexity and perfect balanced between the varieties used - typically Granache, Syrah and Mouvedre led. Aromas and flavours of plums and rapsberries, mushroom and some toasted or baked fruit qualities. Contrasting barrel spices with a whisper of vanilla and granitic earth layer adds compexity without being overdone. Balnaced and well made and ready to drink from 2022 through 2026+

93 Points

Excellent