Domaine du Vieux Lazaret 2015 – Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The nose is fruity and offers a slight minerality. It reveals notes of blackberry a,d crushed raspberry associated with small touches of blue fruits as well as a discreet hint of violets and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a slight juicy / acidulous frame, suavity, elegance, a good freshness as well as a fine and very slightly tight grain. On the palate the wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, crushed raspberry and small notes of crushed cassis combined with slight touches of fleshy strawberry, Zan, discreet hints of liquorice as well as an imperceptible hint of fresh almond and toasted. Good length. Fine chew on the finish. Tannins are fine and well-built.