Overextraction is a common problem in Rasteau this year, which is particularly regrettable since it’s avoidable. The result is a lot of very burly, unfriendly tannins.
Scroll down to see Matt’s top Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2019 tasting notes and scores
Some wines will come round in time – many I tasted were only part-way through barrel maturation after all, so will further soften before bottling.
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See Matt’s top Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2019 tasting notes and scores
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