It pours clear garnet, very light in color for a Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It seems light on the nose and palate, too, opening with a vinous scent of raspberries, spice, faint vegetal notes and a high-toned whiff of volatile acidity. It's a little more inviting in its flavor, juicy and very tart, simple red fruit and white pepper over almost sour acidity, on the thin side.
The complex nose is already nicely developed, very open and rich. It
has aromas of ripe, almost sweet fruits and cassis as well as plums and
earthy and spicy roasted characters. The taste is very rich and
mouth-filling. Aromas are similar to the nose - dark berries, smoke and
well integrated oak. The rich fruitness is supported with soft tannins.
The aftertaste is intensive, very long and harmonious, leaving a
mouth-watering feeling.
