Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Carmenere 2020 region_burgundy_maranges This wine was fermented in

This wine was fermented in French oak barrels and then aged in barrel for 11 months

39 Aging 8 months in oak barrels

I spoke to winemaker Michel Friou who told me about the driest year in 2000 and a very good year but perhaps with some challenges for some places as they had a lot of rain in late January

Winery: "Jumps from the glass with aromas of bright tangerine set off by slate

8% Aging 22 months in French oak barrels

Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Carmenere 2020 region_burgundy_maranges This wine was fermented in91 Points, James Suckling; 90 Points, Wine Spectator James Suckling: A medium to full bodied carmenere with lots of dark, grilled cumin, black beans, olives and smoked meat. Dry and tannic with a juicy core of fruit, without being sweet. A bit tight now, so drink in 2024. Wine Spectator: There's a lot to admire in this well structured version, offering floral blueberry and blackberry preserves up front, with details of roasted red pepper, hot stone