2023 | Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape | Rhone Marquis de Calon the palate is fresh and

the palate is fresh and vibrant

but with an energetic transparency of fruit that belies its heft

It has really lovely menthol notes which play around on the finish

The sunny side of Folatières

2023 | Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape | Rhone Marquis de Calon the palate is fresh 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.