Domaine de l’Abbé Dîne 2015 – Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The nose is aromatic, racy and offers power as well as a fine richness / intensity. It reveals notes of blackberry, raspberry and small notes of wild strawberry associated with touches of berries, Sichuan pepper, blueberry as well as hints of zan, nutmeg and garrigue. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy, suave and offers juiciness, a good definition, a fine juicy / acidulous frame, minerality, gourmandise, dynamism, roundness as well as power. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blueberry, blackberry and small notes of juicy red berries associated with fine touches of liquorice, violet / flowers, olive and hints of cocoa. Tannins are (very) slightly dry, fine and structuring. Power and a fine intensity on the finish.