Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine

This wine shows an intense crimson‑red colour. On the nose there is a complex and subtle mix of blackcurrant, plum, and morello cherry, followed by roasted coffee, cinnamon, and hints of garrigue and spice. On the palate it is rich and opulent: ripe dark and blue fruits, cherry, plum, with licorice, pepper, and subtle earthy tones. Tannins are firm and somewhat drying, balanced by good acidity. The wine has dormant energy, with structure that suggests it will open further with cellaring. Finish is long, complex, with spice, dark fruit, and a savory, slightly smoky edge.