L’Oratoire des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2022

Châteauneuf du Pape still red, 15% ABV, produced by L’Oratoire des Papes in the Rhône region, France, 2022 vintage. A wine that embodies the power and elegance of the terroir, with a blend of 80% Grenache, 8% Syrah, 7% Mourvedre, and 5% Cinsault. The grapes are destemmed and macerated for approximately 20 days. Extraction is done through pumping over and punching down. Aged in oak barrels and vats for 12 months before bottling. The nose is very expressive with notes of black fruits (blackberry, raspberry). The finish is very spicy. A very intense ruby red color. Very fresh at first, it presents superb minerality and silky tannins. Very persistent on the palate with a fine and lively tannic structure.