Chateau de Beaucastel 2020, Châteauneuf du Pape
ABV 14.5%
Very dense black-fruit aromas, but also licorice, an entire microcosm of spice and a whiff of smoked bacon. Very dense and meaty with an incredible tannin structure that enables this to be simultaneously very big and elegant. Super-long finish with enormous mineral freshness. Drink or hold.
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James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, February 2022