Chateau Tourettes Tinus Obstinement Vdf Rouge 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau Tourettes
Label Name:
 
Tinus Obstinement Vdf Rouge
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Luberon (Vin de France / Vallée du Rhône)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Lobenberg 94/100 (2020 vintage)

Tasting Note
Ripe black and red fruits (cassis, plum), warm Mediterranean spice, charcoal/roasted-meat notes, velvety but present tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory finish with vanilla and dark chocolate hints.

Food Pairing
Grilled steak, roast lamb, aged cheeses, mushroom risotto; Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu (Chinese barbecued pork), hoisin‑glazed duck, beef rendang.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in stainless/concrete vats; aged ~10 months in oak followed by ~6 months in concrete vats before bottling (traditional élevage).

Vineyard Info
Château des Tourettes (Jean‑Marie Guffens‑Heynen) in the Luberon; limestone soils, vineyards planted late 1990s. The 'Tinus' range honors Guffens' grandfather and showcases high‑altitude, calcareous terroirs.