Comte de Lauze – Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge – Réserve de la Comtesse 2019 – Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The wine shows a medium ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is profound and multi-layered, revealing nuances of blueberries, bramble, blackberries, combined with notes of black pepper, cloves and cinnamon, with a touch of gentian in the background. The palate shows a good freshness, balancing elevated alcohol, a certain restraint and bold, massive tannins. It opens up with notes of bitter herbs, rosemary and garrigue, as well as kirsch and cherries in dark chocolate. The wine still needs time to reveal its potential. Herbal and juicy finish, still quite astringent.