Some Rasteau 2020s lack substance this year, but it’s a vintage that has played into the hands of those estates who favour elegance over power.
Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for the top-scoring Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2020 wines
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See Matt’s top Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2020 tasting notes and scores:
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{"wineId":"53836","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"53855","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"53856","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"53896","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54074","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54072","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"53895","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"53894","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54073","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54063","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54106","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54127","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54104","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54102","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54103","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54105","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54107","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54150","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54151","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"50308","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54142","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54143","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54133","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54152","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"54132","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
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