Fontaine du Clos Castillon 2019

The warm Rhone Valley yields wines of immense complexity: dark fruit, black pepper spice, and ultra smooth palates. Northeast of the famed region of Chateauneuf-du-Pape is the higher elevation village of Vacqueras, where bold reds with French charm can even excite California wine lovers. This family estate run by the Barnier family drew attention when we first featured it in a women winemaker tasting. Blackberries, garrigue, and a long finish.