Vinsobres
It was a very good vintage in Vinsobres, the wines expressing all the classic markers of this terroir: bold, punchy tannins and concentrated, dense fruit. Acid and alcohol levels were more balanced here than further south. If you’re unfamiliar with this cru, 2023 is a good year to explore it.
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Matt Walls’ top-scoring Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2023 wines:
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{"wineId":"89602","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89603","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89604","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89605","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89606","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89607","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89608","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89620","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89622","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89623","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89628","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89629","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89630","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89722","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89723","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89724","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89725","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{}
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