Château de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape AC 2021 Red Wine Case 6 x 75 cl / 14% France

Château de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape AC 2021 Red Wine – A balanced, fruity blend, ruby red with subtle violet reflections. The rather full-bodied, complex bouquet is dominated by cherry aromas, followed by a hint of redcurrant and a touch of coffee. On the palate, it is very aromatic and dry, with pleasant tannins and a harmonious, soft, full-bodied structure. The powerful finish reveals the full fruit once again, complemented by notes of cocoa and chocolate.

Profile

• Grape varieties: Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache
• Region: CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
• Vintage: 2021
• Alcohol: 14% vol.
• Serving temperature: 16–18°C
• Closure: Cork
• Pairs with: Veal with light sauces

About Château de la Gardine

Château de la Gardine has played a major role in establishing the reputation of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. The Brunel family has been making wine here since 1670, but it was not until after the Second World War that Gaston Brunel founded the estate as it is today. It comprises 55 hectares each in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes-du-Rhône Villages appellations. A few years ago, the Brunel family acquired Château Saint-Roch in Rocquemaure on the western bank of the Rhône, one of the finest producers in the Lirac appellation.

The region

The Rhône is of great importance for winegrowing. It links four wine-growing regions that differ considerably in terms of climate, topography and grape varieties: the northern and southern Rhône, the central area around the tributary Drôme, and the area east of the southern Rhône. The north has a continental climate, with harsh winters and hot summers. On steep slopes with granite-rich soils, almost exclusively Syrah—the only authorised red grape variety—and the white Viognier are grown; prestigious wine-growing areas such as Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie are located here. The south, facing the sea, benefits from a Mediterranean climate and sandy, rocky soils. Most wines there are blends of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault and Mourvèdre, which are also used in the renowned Châteauneuf-du-Pape region.

Case of 6 bottles, 75 cl each. Delivery throughout Switzerland within a few working days. Sale to persons aged 18 and over.