2021 Chateau Fortia Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Baron Saumur Blanc 6 days on the skins

6 days on the skins

The selection is designed for enthusiasts who seek extraordinary and lesser-known wines that are often overshadowed by more mainstream selections

Darker pink color bursting with notes of ripe wild berries

A streak of salinity races on the finish

2021 Chateau Fortia Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Baron Saumur Blanc 6 days on the skinsDark and balsamic nose with wet earth and licorice aromas plus a touch of bark. Rich and full bodied, but focused and bright, this is an excellent special cuve of Chateauneuf. Its long, tense, stony and licorice finish suggests this has excellent aging potential. Sustainable. Drink or hold. 93 Pts James Suckling The elegant 2021 Chteauneuf du Pape Cuve du Baron comes out on top compared to the 2020 I tasted last year. Licorice, strawberry, dried herbs