2020 E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge [D90][WA90]

Producer: E. Guigal Region: Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France Blend: 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre  Year: 2020 Decanter, 90 Points "Modern, lifted and a bit heady, but attractive and evocative. Black cherry inkiness segues into a dense palate where all the fruit is crammed into a structured body with drying tannins. Herbs and stones hemmed in by a firm grip. A good all rounder."  Wine Advocate, 90 Points  "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."  Winemaker Notes:  "Deep and dark red. On the nose intensely aromatic, with black fruits and spices. The palate is full, round and sexy. Round and smooth tannins present through the full bodied, ample wine. Overall a complete wine, with a long fi