L'Oratoire des Papes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Southern Rhône, France 2023

A blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault.

This wine displays a deep cherry color and a subtle, elegant nose. Fresh red fruits lead the bouquet, enriched by oral notes. A hint of pepper adds spice in its youth, while aging will reveal riper fruit and deeper spice. The palate is refined and balanced, with flavors of crushed raspberry, redcurrant, blueberry, and touches of licorice and orals.

The wine is aged for 12 months in truncated French oak vats, followed by 8 months in concrete tanks.

Close to the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in a natural, protected space, lies an ancient priory; an exceptional site that houses L’Oratoire des Papes. This historic estate offers a faithful reflection of the soul of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in wines that are eloquent, unexpectedly fresh, and full of finesse.