2020 Chateau Fortia Tradition Chateauneuf-du-Pape [WS92][JD90-92][JS91]

Wine Spectator, 92 Points 

"Supple and engaging, with steeped cherry and cassis melded with ganache and woodsy savory bass notes. Grilled orange peel–edged acidity brings good energy to the warm, ripe profile, while a refreshing menthol note marks the nicely melded close. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Drink now through 2030. 8,000 cases made, 800 cases imported." 

Jeb Dunnuck, 90-92 Points 

"The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Tradition showed well, with bright, clean cherry and raspberry fruits as well as some textbook garrigue and peppery herb nuances. Medium-bodied, supple, and nicely textured, it should be another solid effort." 

James Suckling, 91 Points 

"A rather elegant Chateauneuf in spite of the rich red fruit grenache character. A hint of geranium. Moderate tannins and a lively candied-citrus acidity for this context. Good length. A cuvee of 45% grenache, 45% syrah and 10% mourvedre. Sustainable. Drink or hold." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"A beautiful intense ruby ​​red color with purple reflections. Deep, jammy nose, enhanced with spicy and balsamic touches. The palate is tasty, with a nice sweetness on the attack. Nice volume. The tannins are dense and fine. Notes of blackberry jam and new leather. Licorice and pepper. Nice hold with a smooth finish. A wine of character full of finesse."