Gérard Bertrand : Aigle Royal 2020

An alluring red, with sweet earth, smoke and pepper infusing a juicy core of cherry and plum. Round and svelte on the palate, with crushed iron, black pepper and dried herb details. Supple tannins and orange peel acidity give this a nice frame. Drink now through 2027. 589 cases made, 150 cases imported.

Cherries, wild strawberries and cassis with some smoke and sweet spices as well. It’s medium-bodied with finely grained tannins. Good structure and balance with volume on the mid-palate. Fruity and focused. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.