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Vinsobres
Though it often sits in the shadow of Cairanne and Rasteau, Vinsobres performed relatively well this year, and many of the wines have a good sense of freshness.
The characteristic angular tannins are quite marked, however, so give them a year or two, which will also help to further integrate any new oak, which has frequently been applied liberally here.
Scroll down to see tasting notes and score for top Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2021 wines
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Matt Walls’ top-scoring Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2021 wines:
The wines below all scored 92 points or above, and are listed in order of Rasteau, Cairanne and Vinsobres, white then red in score order.
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