2020 Domaine de la Janasse Côtes du Rhône Villages Terre d'Argile
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The 2020 Côtes Du Rhône Terre d’Argile isn't far off the Les Garrigues, and it has a slightly more classic, darker fruited style as well as ample peppery, violets, and herbal, garrigue-like notes. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced, with ripe tannins, it's another terrific effort from this team that's ideal for enjoying over the coming 4-6 years or more.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jeb Dunnuck
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Not yet bottled at the time of my visit, the 2020 Cotes du Rhone Villages Terre d'Argile shows a bit more structure and tannin than the regular Cotes du Rhone, but it also boasts charming, floral nuances and vibrant blackberry fruit. It's medium to full-bodied, with a long, slightly drying, dusty finish.
25% each of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan. Deep, dark, juicy, briary fruit. Very good for a Côtes du Rhône – could easily be mistaken for a more revered appellation. Spice notes on the palate. Vibrant acidity. Some intriguing floral notes. Pretty classy stuff and GV . (AWH)
The 2020 Côtes du Rhône Villages Terre d'Argile, which comes from vines just north of Châteauneuf du Pape, is always a stunning Côtes du Rhône. In fact, there’s not many better out there. The 2020 shows the pure, lively style of the vintage as well as classic cassis and raspberry fruits supported by toasted spice and floral notes. It’s medium to full-bodied, balanced, and clearly an outstanding, impeccably made wine.