
90POINTS
16½/20







Château de la Gardine Châteauneuf du Pape 2006
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FrancePeppery, spicy, chocolate, beef oxo, black cherry, floral, black berry, meaty, savoury nose. Ripe, round, rich, elegant style with supple tannins and solid concentration. Nice coffee, black cherry, kirsch, floral, spicy, mineral, beefy, peppery, tobacco, leather flavours with a touch of chocolate. Good balance and acidity with some finesse, will improve over the next 2-4 years but drinkable now.Tasted: 04 December 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $50.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
AB | $45.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
SK | $36.00 | 750ml | |
MB | $43.00 | 750ml | |
QC | $36.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Grenache - Shiraz - Mourvèdre - CinsaultCSPC: 022889UPC: 3552510012006