Gerard Bertrand Rouge Haute Vallee de L’Aude Aigle Royal 2020 Wood Box 90+ rated but fruit forward with balanced

but fruit forward with balanced acidity and nuanced flavors of rose petals

with a dusting of spices and green herbs on the firm finish

with fine length despite the compact finish

medium-bodied palate delivers juicy peach

Violet and iris notes hint at its purity

Gerard Bertrand Rouge Haute Vallee de L’Aude Aigle Royal 2020 Wood Box 90+ rated but fruit forward with balancedAn alluring red, with sweet earth, smoke and pepper infusing a juicy core of cherry and plum. Round and svelte on the palate, with crushed iron, black pepper and dried herb details. Supple tannins and orange peel acidity give this a nice frame. Drink now through 2027. 589 cases made, 150 cases imported.