Paul Autard Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022 (750ml) Washington Red Mountain Merlot This seriously tannic wine finishes

This seriously tannic wine finishes classically dry but thoroughly ripe and will also need extended aging to deliver the generosity it showed shortly after it was bottled

but not harsh and are well integrated with the strong fruit component

a meaty Bolognese with pasta

The wine was then left to age in a blend of French and Austrian oak barrels for 16 months before bottling

the same aromas appear together with a fatness combining exotic fruit and vanilla : the wine is rich

Paul Autard Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022 (750ml) Washington Red Mountain Merlot This seriously tannic wine finishesWell typified, deep in colour, complete and powerful, a great wine very balanced, on the nose as well as on the palate, with nuances of redcurrant, blackcurrant and truffle, rich tannins, both powerful and tasty Blend: 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvdre