Château de Nages JT 2020

A more Syrah-dominated wine, the 2020 Costières De Nîmes JT is 85% Syrah, 10% Grenache, and 5% Mourvèdre that was fermented with 40% stems and brought up in equal parts French oak and concrete tanks. Loads of blue fruits, smoked game, pepper, and floral notes emerge from this Northern Rhône look-alike that’s medium to full-bodied, has a seamless mouthfeel, and soft tannins. It shows the pure, elegant style of the 2020 vintage nicely and will evolve for 8-10 years. Maturity: 2023-2033. Score – 94. (jebdunnuck.com, March 16, 2023)