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Château De La Gardine | Rhône, France

Château De La Gardine, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, 2022

Château De La Gardine, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, 2022

  • Red Still
  • 75.0cl
  • 14.0%
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
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Offering rich flavours of dark fruit, spice, and a touch of herbs, Château De La Gardine's Châteauneuf-du-Pape is full-bodied and complex. Its robust tannins and long finish make it a great choice for hearty dishes and aged cheeses.

  • ❖ ABV: 14.0%

Grapes

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre

Vintage report

The 2022 growing season in the Rhône started promisingly before delivering one of those vintages that separates the wheat from the chaff. A warm, dry summer tested vine health and vineyard management across both north and south, with August heat pushing some sites to their limits. The harvest came early but remained manageable for growers who kept their nerve, though yields dropped significantly in many appellations.

What emerged feels concentrated rather than cooked, with Syrah from the northern Rhône showing particular poise despite the challenging conditions. The southern appellations produced Grenache-based blends with real intensity and structure, though we're finding the best examples needed careful selection in the cellar. These wines are drinking well now but the stronger examples will reward patience until 2028. Not a vintage for the history books, but one that rewards knowing your producers.

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OUR GROWERS

Château De La Gardine

The Brunel Family has been making wines in the Southern Rhône Valley since 1670, but their journey in Châteauneuf du Pape began in the middle of the 20th century. Since then, four generations have lived and worked in Château de la Gardine, steadily increasing the size of the estate. In 1963, the family acquired 47 additional hectares in Rasteau and Côtes-du-Rhône Villages. Then, in 1998, they acquired the 45-hectare Château Saint-Roch in Lirac. They have since returned to their négociant heritage with the Brunel De La Gardine collection, selecting the best grapes from a range of Southern and Northern Rhône appellations. The family blends and matures the wines, respecting the tradition and the typicity of each terroir. The Brunels strive to ensure that each of their wines are a testimony to their designation as well as an embodiment of their family values: quality, authenticity and a deep respect for the environment.

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