C.L. Butaud, Texas (United States) Tempranillo 2021

May 17, 2024

By Rich Cook

 A bold, rich, beautifully ripe expression that doesn’t go over the top.  Bright acid keeps it all knit together, and some dill character comes forward in the finish.  This is delicious now, but a year or two to fully fold in the oak will pay big dividends.  I have tasted a few vintages of this wine, and this is the best one yet.       

Country / Region

United States

Appellation

Texas

Grape Variety

Tempranillo

Color

Red

Vintage

2021

Score

93

Price

US $ 54.00

Producer

C.L. Butaud