Rhône 2019 – Châteauneuf Tradition bottlings

Winemakers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape warmly welcomed this year’s return to healthy yields. The heat spikes and low rainfall mean that this is a powerful vintage overall. Largely, the wines are of good quality. They are concentrated, showing deep colour, considerable tannin and high alcohol, yet with surprising freshness in many cases. The tannins were challenging to taste through in many instances and...