La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2020

Deep plum, cassis and amarena-cherry nose that isn’t a jot loud. I love the delicate bitter-chocolate and licorice overtones that add complexity. Rich, mellow and surprisingly elegant, this is a superior Côtes-du-Rhône with beautiful integration of fruit, tannin and body at the long, velvety finish. A classic GSM (Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre) Rhône blend. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Score – 92. (jamessuckling.com, March 21, 2022)