Château de la Gardine - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tradition 2005
Rhône
Red
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R.Parker 90-92/100, Alain Marty 18/20 , Gault Millau 17/20 , Bettane & Desseauve 16/20
"Full and youthful color, smooth and refined, tasty length, good fruit. The wine blossoms." (The Great Guide to French Wines 2009 - Bettane & Desseauve).
Features
Estate
Château de La Gardine
Vintage
2005
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre, 5% Muscadin
Terroirs
rolled pebbles, Miocene molasse and limestone debris
Viticulture
Very selective sorting favoring a yield limited to 30hl/ha, sustainable agriculture
Harvest
hand-picked in crates
Winemaking
rigorous sorting, destemming, blending in the vat, punching down the grapes
Breeding
12 months in vats and barrels of 2 to 6 wines
Alcohol content
14°%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep purple color
Nose
bright nose of black fruits, exotic spices, roasted notes
Mouth
very pure and smooth, lots of density and a remarkable velvety texture
Serve
decant at 17°C
Open
2h before service
Drink from
2008
Apogée
2012
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
Un vin oncuteux et raffiné à déguster sur les viandes mitonnées, les gibiers à plumes, un civet ou un plateau de fromages...<br/>
Château de La Gardine
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 6 reviews
Note and review by M. ANDRE P. Published on 28/12/2013
Excellent Chateau Neuf, perfect to accompany game.
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Note and review by M. SEBASTIEN P. Published on 26/11/2019
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Note and review by Mme MARIE CHRISTINE B. Published on 18/12/2014
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Note and review by M. MICHEL J. Published on 14/11/2014
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Note and review by M. ROMAIN C. Published on 11/10/2013
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Note and review by M. CEDRIC C. Published on 09/04/2013
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