Monaco – Le Rocher 2014 – Côtes de Provence

The nose is fruity and offers power and concentration. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, crushed blackberry, small notes of black cherry and touches of crushed strawberry combined with a touch of cornflower, licorice, sweet spices, a very discreet hint of laurel as well as an imperceptible hint of Sichuan pepper and caramelized oak. The mouth is mineral, fruity, juicy, well-balanced, a bit gourmande and offers fluidity, suavity, a fine tension, a fine concentration, freshness as well as a fine straightness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of ripe cherry, crushed cassis and crushed blackberry combined with small touches of crushed / fleshy strawberry, colas, black olives and small touches of toasted / caramelized oak and a discreet hint of vanilla. Tannins are a bit firm.