Château de Manissy – Trinité 2018 – Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The nose is fruity, elegant, finely tight and offers power, intensity. It reveals notes of wild cassis, blackberry, small notes of pink laurel/laurel berries associated with touches of wild strawberry, violet plum as well as very discreet hints of liquorice stick, mild tobacco and a very discreet hint of pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, fluid, well-balanced and offers a small fat, a fine acidulous frame, tension, a fine minerality and a fine unctuosity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, blueberry, small notes of pink laurel/laurel berries associated with touches of crushed small red berries as well as hints of garrigue, rose, grey pepper and dry mild tobacco. Tannins are well-built. Good length.