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Saint-Benoit Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Gardetext
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16½/20

Saint-Benoit Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Garde 1999

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceOpen earthy, smoky, mushroom aromas with gamy berry jam fruit notes. Quite smoky, pruny flavours with a soft, round, mid-palate. The aftertaste is long and smooth with some dryness at the end. Well-balanced and showing signs of maturity. Drink through 2006.Tasted: 01 March 2002Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$39.95750ml 
Producer: Domaine Saint-BenoitDistributors: Icon Vins Fins
Blend: Mourvèdre - GrenacheCSPC: 601799UPC: 3519791021769