Pungent aromas of blood orange, raspberry liqueur, strawberry, black cherry, garrigue and licorice introduce the 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Spéciale Les Hautes Brusquières. This single vineyard cuvée comes from the Brusquières plot, located in the north of the appellation. It is a deep, full-bodied red with head spinning concentration, perfectly balanced by lively acidity with a persistent finish. If you are lucky enough to own a bottle or two, there’s no need to hurry as this elixir can age for a long time.
96 points, Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous (Jun 2023)
An extremely concentrated and refined Chateauneuf that presses all the pleasure buttons, yet remains subtle. Breathtaking energy at the very long finish. Listing all the aromas would take too long, but there’s a slew of red fruits, Mediterranean herbs and a touch of candied citrus in there. Great touch and texture on the mid-palate, harmonious and vibrant. Expanding and ample long finish. A cuvee of 60% grenache and 40% syrah. Drink or hold.
96 points, Stuart Pigott, James Suckling (Apr 2023)
From a single parcel planted to a mix of Grenache (60%) and Syrah (40%), the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Hautes Brusquieres Cuvee Speciale offers up aromas of mint, cherries and dusty earth. It's full-bodied and ripe, with a rich, velvety texture and a lingering finish that echoes of dark chocolate.
95 points, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (May 2024)
There's impressive range and depth to the plum paste and bitter cherry flavors in this red, woven with earth, warm spices and charred apple wood smoke. The palate shows power and concentration, yet hums with mineral energy and salty black licorice undertones. Big-boned and harmonious through the deftly built finish. Grenache, Syrah and Counoise. Drink now through 2032. 790 cases made, 390 cases imported.
95 points, Kristen Bieler, Wine Spectator (Mar 2024)
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