Chabal & Chartreux – Avec l’Art & la Manière 2015 – Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Saint-Gervais

The nose is fruity and offers concentration, power and a small straightness. It reveals notes of red berries, flowers and small notes of cherry, crushed cassis associated with hints of olive tree / garrigue as well as a discreet hint of camphor and a very discreet hint of spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, well- balanced, well-built and offers a fresh frame, a small minerality, a small tension, crunchiness, roundness, fat, a good freshness as well as dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe / juicy red cherry, juicy red berries and small notes of juicy cassis associated with small touches of flowers / violet, fleshy strawberry, a hint of licorice, camphor as well as discreet hints of tea and vanilla. Tannins are structuring, well-built and (very) slightly firm.