2022 Clos de L'Oratoire Chateauneuf de Pape, Rhone, France
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Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, & Mourvèdre
In the Rhône Valley, the history of L’Oratoire des Papes dates back to the 19th century, the year 1880 to be precise, when Edouard Amouroux was bequeathed by marriage a beautiful vine parcel situated within a Clos. It was named after the oratory located just beneath the parcel in question. L’Oratoire des Papes is one of the most iconic brand and label in the whole of the appellation and well known throughout the world.
Full de-stemming and partial crushing depending on the varietal, parcel and level of ripeness. A proportion of the Syrah and Cinsault undergo pre-fermentation maceration at cold temperature. The other varietals are vatted and fermentation is slow and gentle for optimum extraction of the aromas and tannins. Extraction is carried out mainly by gentle pumping overs in order to extract the softest tannins possible.
Black cherry, raspberry, juniper berry, pepper and sweet spice. Chocolate and licorice with dried herbs. The tannins are well defined yet velvety smooth and persistent. Drink now or age.