2016 Rasteau AOC Cuvée Confiance, Rhône, France

Firm, quite cool, somewhat herbal and peppery aroma of cherries and mixed berries with floral nuances and mineral hints. Clear, polished, taut and tangy fruit with nutty, floral, herbal and a little spicy aromas, fine sandy, youthful and quite present tannin, somewhat earthy on the palate, clear minerality, certain warmth, good depth, peppery tones, hints of black olives, still completely undeveloped, has elegance with all its power, very good, tangy and somewhat nutty, still very slightly drying finish. Must mature.

Best to drink: Mitte 2019 bis 2026+. What our ratings mean