A blend of 80% Grenache Noir, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre and 5% Cinsault, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes reveals a slightly spicy bouquet of licorice, herbs, thyme, garrigue and dark cherries. Medium-bodied, round and sappy, it's supple with a fruity core, concluding with a gourmand, mouthwatering finish. Matured in a combination of stainless steel and tanks, this is a straightforward Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

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