Château de Montfaucon La Côte Côtes du Rhône 2019

(Translated from the French) This attractive Rhone wine blends five grape varieties into a symphony that opens with a refined nose of stewed raspberries and garrigue and refreshing notes of menthol. The long ageing of 24 months in vats has produced a perfectly balanced palate. Juicy red fruits and hints of tobacco contribute lingering scents to the sweet and subtly tannic mouthfeel. Spices appear on the finish, adding complexity. A mature wine that retains good ageing potential. [Drink till 2028.] Score – 2 Stars (out of 3). (Guide Hachette, 2022)