2020 Guigal Cotes du Rhone

A model of consistency year in year out and one of Cotes du Rhones best buys, the 2020 vintage is a blend of 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 10% Mourvedre sourced from vines with an average age of 35 years. Maturation takes place in oak casks for a period of 18 months.
Deep dark red black core with a dark red hue. Lifted black raspberry and liquorice aromas intermingle with dark to black cherry, scorched earth and peppered meat notes. Rich and concentrated with an opulent yet chewy feel, the bold palate is awash with black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits. Infusions of herbs du Provence, scorched earth and peppered meat characters lie underneath. Sinewy tannins firm up the lengthy ripe black fruited finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 15%

Other Reviews….
Significantly impacted by its elevated Syrah content, Guigal's 2020 Cotes du Rhone boasts expressive aromas of blackberries and blueberries, backed by ample black cherries. It's full-bodied yet supple and fluid, easy to drink and enjoy, with enough black olive and earth notes to ground it and keep it from being a simple fruit bomb. Drink 2024-2030.
90 points
Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate