Made from 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 10% Mourvedre (an unusual blend for Chateauneuf du Pape, but typical for Fortia), the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee du Baron reveals serious black raspberry and black currant fruit, sweet tannin, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, a layered, multidimensional character and a long finish. This impressive effort should age nicely for a decade or more.
(Not yet released)
Importer: Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-5173