This wine shows a bright red color, with Carmin reflections. The is very elegant with a lot of finesse, on complex notes of bitter orange, violet and wild strawberries. This is a full-bodied wine with smooth tannins, very well-balanced showing aromas of black fruits and licorice. Very soft tannins and a lot of freshness for this 2020 Les Quartz. Very long finish.
Pair with Hare à la Royale, or pavé of deer with confit shallots
The reds offer a lot of elegance and softness, presenting a high ageing potential. It is a wonderful balanced vintage, combing complexity and freshness.
80% Grenache, 20% Syrah, Ageing 80% in demi-muids (600L) (2 to 9 wines) for the Grenache and 20% in old barrels for the Syrah - for 14 months.
Wine Advocate Review:
A terrific example of this cuvée, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Quartz is an 80-20 blend of Grenache and Syrah, matured in used demi-muids and used barrels, respectively. Scents of crushed stone accent cherries and raspberries on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is bolstered by silky tannins, ample concentration and exemplary length. Anticipated maturity: 2022-2035
