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16¾/20
M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine 2009
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceMainly grenache with small amounts of syrah and mourvèdre. Spicy, black cherry jam, barnyard, tobacco, wild game, peppery, plum and garrigue aromas, very aromatic. Round, supple, elegant, fresh palate with light tannins. Juicy black plum, orange, floral, peppery, meaty, gamey, licorice, garrigue and chocolate flavours. Very well balanced with good fruit intensity. Drink now or keep for 3-5 years. Fine effort and price.Tasted: 26 June 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $52.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
| AB | $53.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| QC | $49.00 | 750ml | |
| NF | $52.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Grenache - Syrah - MourvèdreCSPC: 432385UPC: 003391181010832
