M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Great CDP flavors of garrigue, red fruit, licorice. Alcohol was slighlty out of balance. Overall a great example of this appellation.

Beautiful bouquet with some stable smells, garrigue, meat and pepper. Same on the palate, good acidity and tannin with still a pleasant bite. Full bodied and tasty wine. In its drinking window now, but no real hurry.

Elegantly floral, gingery, eucalyptus and red fruits of strawberries and red currant on the nose. Very soft but layered nose. The same aromatic profile extends to the palate which is fresh and clean. This is not penetratingly deep but it has sufficient length with a full mouthfeel. As you let it breathes, the elements open up more. The wine finishes with some tannins and aftertaste of hot spicy fruits. The balance of tensions between acidity, juicy fruits and astringent tannins …