
90POINTS
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 | $39.95 | 750ml |
Blend: Mourvèdre - GrenacheCSPC: 601799UPC: 3519791021769