90POINTS
16½/20
Louis Bernard Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2013
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceFresh savoury, floral, black raspberry nose with licorice, meaty, light, smoky, earthy aromas. Dry, elegant, juicy attack with light to medium concentration and light tannins. Smoky, black raspberry, peppery, licorice, cardamom, garrigue and orange spice flavours. Good intensity and balance if lighter than previous vintages. Ready to go or keep for a year or two.Tasted: 24 September 2015Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $42.79 | 750ml | Everything Wine |
AB | $33.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Blend: Grenache - Syrah - MourvèdreCSPC: 38059UPC: 604174001353