Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rhone 2023 Awatere Valley a discreet hint of racy

a discreet hint of racy gravel and a subtle hint of saffron

the wine is fermented and then aged in both new and used oak barrels for one year before being bottled

concentrated and vibrant wine is tight in tannins and ideally needs further aging

on the pallet it is fresh

Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rhone 2023 Awatere Valley a discreet hint of racyMedium deep garnet red colour. Pure and layered nose, complex with notes of fine leather, tobacco, cedar wood, garrigue, ripe cherry, cassis, and roasted black pepper. The palate shows good density and volume, finely rounded with refreshing tannin, nice grain and polish, with sweet fruit flavours, balanced by vibrant bay leaf and mint notes. Warm and ripe but with well kept freshness and a long, powerful finish.