Balgownie Estate Shiraz 2020 fronsac 'Italian Beaujolais' strikes us as

'Italian Beaujolais' strikes us as about right

biodynamic vineyard close to the banks of the Gironde River

The Domaine has owned half of the appellation since 2013

If you’d like an intro to what they’re capable of at 1/3 the price try their 2015 Chianti Classico

Balgownie Estate Shiraz 2020 fronsac 'Italian Beaujolais' strikes us asColour is brick red and some browning at the rim to be expected due to age. The bouquet shows lifted , spicy red and black fruits with cedar oak in accompaniment. Bright raspberry and plum fruits show on the concentrated pallet guided by fine tannins to a persistent finish. Lovely now but will hold for another 5 years. Serve with medium rare porterhouse with a red wine jus.