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CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
Harvests in two phases

Initial tastings

‘The Maison Bouachon really stands out from the
crowd with its pioneering approach factoring in both
geography and climate in the southern Vallée du
Rhône. The idea is to consider how suited different
grape varieties are to specific geographical areas. This
involves observing the performance of each variety in
the specific areas where it is grown, paying attention
to variations in climate, relief and the influence of
wind, rainfall or sunshine patterns. The red wines are most noteworthy for the very expressive,
For this vintage, what mattered was to look for plots very concentrated Syrahs, which were picked during
located in generally warmer areas at the beginning the first harvesting period, when it was hot during
of the harvest (before the heatwave struck), and to the day and cool by night. This enabled us to achieve
focus on cooler areas during the second harvest period. well-balanced acidity. The Grenache and Mourvèdre
grapes were picked a little later, when the hot weather
had begun, resulting in more concentrated, mouth-
filling wines that are well-structured on the palate.’
CHARLOTTE FABRE

16 Boisset La Famille des Grands Vins - www.boisset.com - Special Issue - The 2020 Vintage