Gorgeous chenin, totally clean, stony and pure — 8 months ago
Love this wine — 5 years ago
Citrus notes. Buttery. — 6 years ago
Paired well with a robust French chicken, vegetable, risotto dish. Would buy again. Purchased at Wholefoods $19. — 7 years ago
Mas Grange Blanche Châteauneuf-du-Pape “La Font des Bessounes” 2020
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Rhône Valley, France 🇫🇷
Overview
A traditional Southern Rhône blend featuring Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, among other permitted varietals of the appellation. The 2020 vintage is considered one of balance and finesse, producing wines with both fruit concentration and freshness.
Aromas & Flavors
Intensely aromatic with red and blue bramble fruits, black pepper, mulling spices, licorice, and hints of tobacco and biscuits. On the palate, it’s medium-to-full-bodied, showing layers of cherry, blackberry, and subtle earthy notes, wrapped with freshness and minimal oak influence.
Mouthfeel
Structured yet approachable, with balanced acidity and polished tannins. Displays good complexity, moderate weight, and a long, savory finish that speaks to the terroir.
Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested grapes, vinified traditionally with careful extraction to preserve both fruit character and elegance. Aged with minimal oak to highlight purity and balance.
Food Pairing
Pairs wonderfully with roast lamb, duck breast, mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses. Its spice and structure also work well with Mediterranean herb-driven dishes.
Verdict
A well-structured and gratifying Châteauneuf-du-Pape, showcasing the elegance of the 2020 vintage. Balanced, aromatic, and age-worthy—drink now or cellar for added depth. — 7 months ago
Bought at Meent Wine Shop! — a year ago
Got at Bowery vines2015 — 4 years ago
Green apple, lemon zest, walnut skin, smoke, lentil, and beeswax. Searing acidity. Called it a Hunter Semillon in a blind tasting, ugh. Never would have expected it to be of 14% alcohol! — 5 years ago
Damn nice Pomerol. Heavy black cherry nose and honestly there’s a lot of that same flavor on the front. Tannins were a bit high on day one but better day two, I get plum and pomegranate coming through, and thankfully there’s still some acidic soil to stave off the sugar rush. Alcohol burn seems balanced and I’m not gonna lie, I paired Night Two with some Sea Salt Organic Beet Chips by Rhythm. Worked well for me. — 6 years ago
Fruity fresh, fizzy. — 7 years ago
Really like this muscadet. Totally quaffable. All the acidity and minerality I want in an every day white. — 3 years ago
Sorrel, raspberry, blackberry, beautiful magenta color, raspberry, sorrel, blackberry all are perfectly balanced — 5 years ago
Smelled like fresh baked pizza out of the oven at first pour. Continued to give off plenty of funky and herbaceous character for a couple days. So much savory character here backed with bubbles. A unique thing yes — 6 years ago
If there is better rosé from Sonoma County, I haven’t had it! — 7 years ago
Juicy strawberry and tart cherry slushy, pleasant gentle fizz — 7 years ago
"Odedi"
Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing red and black fruits with light earth, spices, tobacco, plums, chocolates and black pepper.
Tangy finish with raspberries and fine grained tannins.
Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.
Showing good structure, with nice balance.
I had the 2016 a couple of years ago and it is very consistent.
Good right out of the bottle and good by itself or with food.
A blend of 95% Merlot and the rest is Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
14% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$15. — 7 months ago