2020 Chateau Fortia Tradition Chateauneuf-du-Pape Half Case Discount intimate understanding of the local

intimate understanding of the local terroir

a fascinating wine which may start to show in youth but will develop well thereafter

salty cheeses

High temperatures in August and September allowed for slow ripening and excellent maturity

stony structure and subtle smokiness

2020 Chateau Fortia Tradition Chateauneuf-du-Pape Half Case Discount intimate understanding of the localTaste: This pours a deep ruby with a garnet rim in the glass. Aromatically, it opens with a dense core of ripe black cherry, raspberry liqueur, and spiced plum layered with notes of dried thyme, licorice, and a subtle graphite edge. The wine is full bodied and firmly structured on the palate, showing mouth coating tannins and a broad mid palate. Flavors of macerated red fruits, garrigue herbs, and cracked pepper evolve with air. The Syrah component