Ogier - Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2020
Price: $68.99
Producer | Ogier |
Country | France |
Region | Chateauneuf Du Pape |
Varietal | Southern Rhone Red Blend |
Vintage | 2020 |
Sku | 31161 |
Ogier Description
Deep purple hue with blueish tinges. The nose opens up with a combination of black cherry, juniper berry, pepper and sweet spice. After a few swirls in the glass it evolves towards notes of crushed raspberry, cherry, chocolate and subtle notes of dried herbs reminiscent of the scrublands in summer. In its youth this wine is dominated by notes of red and black fruits intertwined with a touch of licorice and pepper. The tannins are well defined yet velvety smooth and persistent.
The Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes will make the perfect match for a slow roasted rack of lamb or a leg of deer baked in mustard and white wine.
Jeb Dunnuck: 90 Points
Moving to the reds, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape (80% Grenache and the rest Syrah, Mourvedre, and Cinsault) has lots of peppery, leather, and darker fruited aromatics to go with a medium-bodied style on the palate. It’s balanced, has present, ripe tannins, and outstanding length. Drink bottles over the coming decade.