the wine is fermented and then aged in both new and used oak barrels for one year before being bottled
It fermented with selected yeasts and matured in underground concrete tanks with fine lees for 15 to 20 months
Dark and dense
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 the wine is fermented andMedium 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.