E. Guigal : Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020

I also loved the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape, a ripe, perfumed, medium- to full-bodied effort that stays firmly planted in the more elegant style of the vintage. Ripe red and black fruits (raspberries, strawberries), garrigue, and peppery notes define the aromatics, and it has beautiful tannins as well as outstanding length. It too will evolve for 10–15 years.

A strappy, chewy, textured version, with notes of earth, cigar box and mocha atop a chewy base of dried cherry and currant, plus toasted anise and a blast of menthol freshness. Graphite shaving accents bring density and more weight to the substantial finish, cast in iron. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. 2,000 cases imported.