Château de la Gardine - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tradition 2007
Rhône
White
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Note: Guide RVF - Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2009: 15/20
This cuvée tradition, in the tradition of the previous vintage, already bears witness to Patrick Brunel's exceptional expertise. Despite its recent bottling, it is already proving to be perfect, in a superb 2007 vintage in the Southern Rhône Valley! A beautifully rich wine to enjoy today.
Features
Estate
Château de La Gardine
Vintage
2007
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
50% Grenache blanc, 30% Roussanne, 10% Clairette, 10% Bourboulenc
Terroirs
rolled pebbles, Miocene molasse and limestone debris
Viticulture
Old vines, selective sorting to limit yields to 33hl/ha, sustainable agriculture
Harvest
Manual with sorting of the harvest on arrival at the winery
Winemaking
Traditional in vats at medium temperature (from 20 to 22°C) and in barrels for about 20% of the harvest.
Breeding
6 months in vats and wood
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
bright, golden yellow with golden highlights
Nose
intense and powerful, with lively, fine floral aromas and slightly spicy accents of anise and fennel
Mouth
smooth and round, finely aromatic with a long, fresh finish
Serve
decant at 10-12°C
Open
1/2h before service
Drink from
2008
Apogée
2009
Drink before
2012
Food and wine pairing
A déguster à l'apéritif, ou sur des poissons type Saint-Pierre, lotte, bar, truite aux amande, mais aussi sur les viandes blanches et les champignons. Idéal sur les fromages de chèvre...<br/>
Château de La Gardine
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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