Saumades, Chateauneuf-du-Pape

(16,5/20) Great C9dP. High alcohol, but very well integrated. Powerful but with a certain elegance. Nice. Apparently the smallest producer in the appellation. Well, well done! Medium+ intense aromas of violet, blackcurrant, red plum, blackberry, tobacco, black pepper, bay leaf, cold coffee, bay leaf. Dry wine, medium acidity, full body, pronounced flavour intensity, long finish. 15% ABV - €77 (horeca price) @ Benjamins, Vianen

Produced from 100% Grenache, the wine is floral, fresh and focused on its core of sweet, ripe, kirsch. Medium bodied, elegant, refined, sweet and ready to go, you can enjoy all of its sweet, red berries with their touch of spice on release. Drink from 2022-2031.

Rich nose of wild berries, garrique and a warmth that takes you straight to autumn. This was really good and the character of the vintage delivers a svelte smooth explosion of flavour that is very drinkable, however with thte structure to develop over the coming years.90+

Deep ruby, and really caresses the nose with spices, blackfruits, a touch of vanilla and brambly hedgerow fruits. Developed notes of liquorice and damsen, almost a touch of sweetness follows through on the palate. The ripeness of the vintage and purity of fruit adding to the sensation. Nice early drinking wine, quality, however will certainly reward cellar time.boysenberry. 89+