Cru Godard 2020 Francs Cotes de Bordeaux

The lovely 2020 Chateau Cru Godard is 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec, certified organic since 2010. Harvested by hand, natural fermentation, and zero new oak. Château Cru Godard’s vines grow on southerly exposed hillsides adjacent to the Saint-Emilion appellation,  geographically closer to Bergerac than to the city of Bordeaux. The wine is fermented by indigenous yeast in stainless steel tanks and is then matured 50% in tank and 50% in used barriques that have seen two passages. The 2020 has a dark ruby robe. The nose offers aromas of sweet black fruits, tobacco, and cocoa. The mid-weight palate has soft flavors of black cherry, cassis, blackberry, and coffee framed by savory earth notes and fine-grained tannins. Just delicious and a great value!