Domaine de Ravanès - Hérault Les Gravières du Taurou 2020
90/100
Vert de Vin
90/100
James Suckling
"The vintage that beat the legendary Petrus in London in 2004 during a memorable blind tasting of the 1999 vintage!"
Made from carefully selected Merlot and Petit Verdot grapes, this exceptional cuvée benefits from an exceptionally long aging period to refine its character. The 2020 vintage, one of the most accomplished of the decade, seduces with its rare intensity, elegant tannins, and majestic, persistent finish worthy of the greatest wines. Decant several hours before tasting or cellar for a few years.
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Eye
Deep black color with dense reflections.
Nose
Unusual depth, with fresh plum and blackberry, and notes of mocha and black tea
Mouth
Straightforward, precise, and powerful, yet well-rounded. The wine is dense, full-bodied, and balanced, with velvety, tightly-knit tannins. The finish is rich and unusually long, suggesting that this will develop into a very fine wine after a few years of aging.
Serve
Decant at 15-17°C
Open
Several hours beforehand in a carafe
Drink before
2036+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy without hesitation with beef or lamb dishes, truffle-based dishes, and the finest game meats.
James Suckling
Wine rating (2024 guide) 90/100 (2019 vintage)
Vert de Vin
Wine rating (2024 guide) 90/100 (2019 vintage) (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
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