Domaine Berthet Rayne Rouge Chateauneuf-du-Pape France 2022

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65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Cinsault, 5% Syrah. Deep ruby in color with garnet reflections. The aromas are powerful and complex, offering layers of sour cherry, ripe raspberries, blackcurrant, and juicy plums, interwoven with sweet baking spices, licorice, and a touch of dried rose petals. Hints of leather, graphite, and crushed gravel add depth, while subtle notes of garrigue, smoked herbs, and black pepper contribute a savory, earthy dimension. On the palate, this wine is silky, round, and generous, with a full-bodied presence. The flavors echo the nose, bringing cranberry, dark cherry compote, blackberry jam, and mulled spices, balanced by savory umami notes, dried thyme, and a whisper of gamey funk. Tertiary nuances of tobacco, dark chocolate, and cedar unfold with aeration. This is a dry wine with medium acidity, supporting its vibrant fruit core, while the medium-plus chalky tannins lend a structured, yet polished, mouthfeel. The finish is long and lingering, showcasing a refined balance of fruit, earth, and spice.

Food Pairing: Herb crusted lamb, braised short rib, duck confit, wild mushroom, risotto, ratatouille, aged gouda, spiced or smoky sausage, roasted eggplant, mediterranean herb, Mimolette, Tomme de Savoie, Manchego curado, blue d’auvergne.

4.2/5   Organic certification