no
010
Château de la Gardine
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Great wine (a present), what you expect from a Châteauneuf-du- Pape AC
France, Château de la Gardine, Chateauneuf du Pape AC, 1974
Introduction
In this case 1974 (!) and Château de la Gardine, which is situated just to the west of the town of Châteauneuf-du- Pape, right in the heart of the AOC, following the high standards for wines of this southern Rhône region. The town itself is obviously dominated by the ruined papal palace and is the place where the AOC for France began in 1923, with its foundations layed by Baron Le Roy of Château Fortia.
Château de la Gardine is owned by the Brunel family since 1945, then Gaston Brunel, with the family’s wine making going back to the 17th century. The estate is 52 hectares, known for its quality and the unique Gardine bottle. In 1998 the family added Château Saint Roch in Roquemaure, Lirac AC, a few kilometres away, on the other, eastern, side of the river Rhône. The latter is run by Eve Brunel, who is the oenologist for both Château’s. The whole family is involved in the business.
Introduction
In this case 1974 (!) and Château de la Gardine, which is situated just to the west of the town of Châteauneuf-du- Pape, right in the heart of the AOC, following the high standards for wines of this southern Rhône region. The town itself is obviously dominated by the ruined papal palace and is the place where the AOC for France began in 1923, with its foundations layed by Baron Le Roy of Château Fortia.
Château de la Gardine is owned by the Brunel family since 1945, then Gaston Brunel, with the family’s wine making going back to the 17th century. The estate is 52 hectares, known for its quality and the unique Gardine bottle. In 1998 the family added Château Saint Roch in Roquemaure, Lirac AC, a few kilometres away, on the other, eastern, side of the river Rhône. The latter is run by Eve Brunel, who is the oenologist for both Château’s. The whole family is involved in the business.
Year:
1974
Approx:
£ 50.00
Best Served:
16-18 °C
Vol:
13.5 %
Review Date:
16 . 04 . 2015
Origin:
France, Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Wine specifics
Can be drunk now and can keep still for a while! Not heavy to drink, quite light in colour, full of aromatic flavour, lovely aftertaste, a little sediment. Serving red meat, game, strong-mature cheeses. Given as a present, 4 bottles. La Gardine may not be available in the UK, Châteauneuf-du-Pape in general is available in the UK. Cork. Embossed bottle, unusual with its oval shape (not round) and whilst pouring, it rests in your hand, fits like a glove. Have shared them with friends over diner and I’ll have more presents like this!
Can be drunk now and can keep still for a while! Not heavy to drink, quite light in colour, full of aromatic flavour, lovely aftertaste, a little sediment. Serving red meat, game, strong-mature cheeses. Given as a present, 4 bottles. La Gardine may not be available in the UK, Châteauneuf-du-Pape in general is available in the UK. Cork. Embossed bottle, unusual with its oval shape (not round) and whilst pouring, it rests in your hand, fits like a glove. Have shared them with friends over diner and I’ll have more presents like this!
Insights:
Other than wine making the family have also have an interest as a négociant, under the flag of ‘Brunel de la Gardine’, sourcing the Rhône’s regional appellation wines from top wine growers, using all their in-house skills, as well as the Gardine bottle as a trademark. When creating a cellar, an old mouth blown bottle was found in the ground and Gaston Brunel decided to use that shape of bottle, had it specially made and it has now been going since 1964.
Review Date:
16 . 04 . 2015
